CIPFA IPSAS Certificate

CIPFA Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards

CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) is a UK professional institute in public finance and accounting. The institute works with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and offers qualifications for professionals in government bodies, local government, state-owned enterprises, international and non-profit organizations.

What the program offers

The CIPFA IPSAS Certificate confirms knowledge of the published standards and related documents. The HSE IPAA program helps you prepare for it: participants study the core technical content of IPSAS and learn to explain how particular events and transactions of public sector entities should be reported.

Who it is for

• professionals who know double-entry bookkeeping or have a basic knowledge of accounting;
• finance department staff;
• external auditors;
• consultants who need a basic knowledge of IPSAS;
• employees with significant financial responsibilities.

Benefits

The training provides in-depth technical knowledge in a specialized and complex field: public sector accounting and reporting under international standards.

• A systematic understanding of IPSAS requirements.
• Professional growth in a technically demanding field.
• Higher-quality, more transparent financial reporting for your organization.
• The opportunity to obtain a certificate from CIPFA, a recognized international professional body.

Training format

The learning materials are a series of online modules with interactive study guides and practical examples. There is no fixed schedule: you can study at your own pace while continuing to work.

On completion of the course, HSE IPAA issues a certificate of completion. The CIPFA IPSAS Certificate is awarded by the institute itself based on its own assessment; please check the requirements on the official CIPFA website. The CIPFA certificate provides a good foundation for progressing to the CIPFA IPSAS Diploma.

Languages of instruction:

• Russian;
• English.