The Verifera™ Encyclopaedia — Careers edition
CIPFA
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CIPFA — Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
CIPFA is the professional body focused on public-sector and local-government finance. It awards the Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) designation and runs a searchable member directory; Chartered Public Finance Accountant is a regulated profession on the GOV.UK Regulated Professions Register.
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Because "accountant" proves nothing, a correct check fans out across the body member registers (ICAEW / ACCA / ICAS / CAI / CIMA / AAT / CIPFA) plus the RSB audit registers — and distinguishes member from practising-certificate holder from registered auditor.
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