products and services Supporting the public sector

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1 products and services Supporting the public sector

2 services at a glance CIPFA has a wealth of expertise and specialist knowledge that is reflected in the depth and breadth of our service offer to address the issues facing your organisation today and into the future. Advisory Advisory and transformation... 4 Networks... 5 Accounts closedown... 6 Governance... 7 Recruitment Interim... 8 Permanent... 8 Apprenticeship scheme... 8 International International qualifications... 9 Advisory and training services... 9 International Public Sector Accounting Standards... 9 Information Benchmarking...10 CIPFAstats...11 Datashare...11 Publications...12 Research...13 TISonline...14 Personalised support...15 Property Solutions...16 Networks...16 Software...16 Surveys...17 Advisory...17 Training Open courses...18 Accredited training...18 In-house training...18 Webinars/online...18 CPD...19 Conferences...19 Counter Fraud Qualifications...20 Fighting Fraud Locally...20 Resource bank...21 Whistleblowing e-learning...21 Membership Professional qualifications...23 Joint CIPFA and ICAS audit qualification CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

3 who we are CIPFA the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy is the world s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services. Whether helping finance teams and colleagues develop new skills, providing expert, innovative advice and guidance or setting standards to deliver best practice we offer in-depth support to the public sector to review and improve business models and strategies to meet the new legislative and austerity challenges facing public services. At CIPFA we are committed to doing things better we help our customers across the public sector spend public money wisely and adapt to the changing environment. Our unique insight is used to develop essential services which improve financial management, governance and performance across public services. Our public services sector experience and expertise extends through central and local government; education and academies; NHS and the wider health sector as well as blue-light services. In fact CIPFA operates on a pan public sector basis. Find out more about CIPFA visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org With the challenge of managing finance being a paramount issue for everyone working in public services and with organisational change so high on the agenda, I would recommend working with CIPFA. Why CIPFA? because they are the public sector finance experts, so why wouldn t you turn to them first I did, and it has produced tangible benefits for my organisation. Paul McGuire, Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Skills Funding Agency T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 3

4 advisory and transformation We understand that to tackle the unprecedented issues facing the public sector today, finance managers need tailored practical advice and support. Wherever you operate in the public sector when faced with these challenges, you need people who understand your situation. We have the experience and skills to listen, understand and respond with the right solution. We work across the public sector and have a range of advisory services that are designed to help organisations generate income, transform processes and improve efficiency. We offer a bespoke advisory service to support and give advice on how you can improve service delivery. An independent review by our experienced advisors will highlight weaknesses and strengths and measure against best practice. We have carried out this sort of work with many local authorities who are seeking to make changes and optimise performance. Using our Financial Management (FM) Model your organisation can reach its strategic goals through developing optimal financial management capability. The model provides solid evidence which highlights sub-optimal practice powerful in the identification of critical cost cutting opportunities and efficiency gains. We are continually developing new advisory tools and services, so call us today to discuss how we can help you. Aimed mainly at local authorities and in response to the climate of austerity, our new Dealing with the Cuts service involves a 2-4 week review and report which will identify income generation and cost reduction opportunities to close the funding gap. In response to the cost saving imperative of many of our public sector customers, CIPFA together with a specialist Private Finance Initiative (PFI) advisory partner, uses a tried and tested toolkit for the early identification of cost savings in PFI projects. Transform your treasury operations at a strategic and operational level with our new state of the art online cash management and risk reporting system called TreasuryLive. CIPFA s Academies Hub is the first place for Academies to look for expert advice and guidance about academies finance, governance, management and more. Find out more about our advisory services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org 4 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

5 networks Over 900 organisations currently belong to a CIPFA network. You can join them and realise the benefits of belonging to this unique service. Apart from accessing training to develop skills you will be able to tap into a reservoir of thought leadership and best practice, helping your organisation improve performance and keep abreast of the latest political, financial and service developments. Membership of CIPFA networks means practitioners have an advisor at the end of a phone to give critical and timely advice and support helping them resolve the challenges they face. It also offers the opportunity, both face to face and online, for public sector staff to develop their knowledge and skills in key areas. This is vital in the current climate to achieve objectives and deliver services in the context of tightening budgetary constraints and increasing stakeholder demands. Our current CIPFA networks are: Better Governance Forum Benefits and Revenues Service Children s Services Finance Advisory Finance Advisory Network Funding Advisory Service Health and Social Care Finance Advisory Network Housing Diagnostic and Benchmarking Service Insurance Network Pensions Network Police Network Procurement and Commissioning Network Treasury Management Network The exceptional service provided by CIPFA Networks has been invaluable in keeping us up to speed with technical, financial and legislative changes in the public sector. This enables us to respond effectively to challenges we are faced with and helps us to improve efficiencies in our organisation. Nicholas Edwards, Director of Business Support/Head of Finance, Scarborough Borough Council Our Property Networks are: Asset Management Planning Highways Asset Management Planning Construction and Property Advisory Service Find out more about our networks visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 5

6 accounts closedown CIPFA s accounting toolkits and support make your accounts closure process more efficient and offer assurance that you are complying with the requirements of the latest Code of Practice. Cash flow toolkit Produce an accurate cash flow statement and easilyauditable working papers in record time using our cash flow toolkit. The toolkit will allow you to: streamline what is a very time consuming, manual and often protracted process calculate all cash flow statement figures by taking them from existing financial statements and notes, ensuring figures are entered only once to reduce errors and omissions identify areas for further analysis in the financial statements working papers. Pro forma accounts toolkit Produce year-end financial statements and notes, accurately and on time, using our pro forma toolkit. The toolkit will allow you to: create a set of statements and notes that are fully linked to ensure the calculations and repetition are completed automatically easily cross reference information across multiple worksheets. Public sector internal audit review As evidenced in the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS), external assessments of the internal audit function must be conducted at least once every five years by a qualified, independent reviewer from outside the organisation. Independent validation of self-assessment For those organisations who are currently adopting a rigorous self-assessment and who require an independent (external) validation, CIPFA can provide the following approach. This validation will include: Document and audit file reviews On-site interviews with key personnel A detailed output report discussing the findings CIPFA confirmation of compliance with PSIAS This review will be supported by your organisation s fully evidenced self-assessment. To ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible, we recommend that the checklist from the Local Government Application note is used for this purpose. Full external assessment The resource required to support any of the approaches outlined above will be specific to each organisation, so please contact us directly to discuss the options further. Find out more about our advisory services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org There are a number of ways in which organisations are completing this requirement and the following are two examples of how we can best support you to conform with the Standards. 6 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

7 governance In CIPFA s experience, those charged with ensuring good governance of public bodies are increasingly under pressure. Not only is there greater scrutiny of public bodies, there are also rising expectations to provide assurances that organisations are well governed and that the risk of governance-failure is minimised. But what does good governance look like? Can it be sensibly assessed and if so, what are the benefits for the organisation of doing so? Certificate in Corporate Governance CIPFA s Certificate in Corporate Governance will arm you with the tools to ensure that your organisation is appropriately constituted, structured, and operates the required governance processes. It will also guide you in good practice financial reporting, internal control and enabling good governance through exemplifying standards of behaviour. Diploma in Corporate Governance CIPFA s Diploma in Corporate Governance builds on prior knowledge and brings governance in public bodies to life through practical casework and governance problem-solving. Responding to a need identified by participants of the Certificate course for continuous training and development in corporate governance, CIPFA has developed the Diploma in Corporate Governance. We have developed a range of governance training courses so please contact us for more details. Board intelligence CIPFA is delighted to announce the launch of Board Intelligence for Public Services, the first board reporting app for the public sector. Information drives the conversation in the boardroom and Board Intelligence for Public Services enables all public sector bodies to develop effective and efficient board packs. Save time and money: go paperless and use our simple 3-click solution to compile and distribute your board pack in minutes. See what matters: unlock the potential of your board with best practice reporting guidance. Anytime, anyplace: access your complete library of board packs via our secure board portal wherever in the world you are. Summary of advisory services Accounts closedown Accounts closedown toolkits Accounting for Schools Board Intelligence for Public Services Capital Accounting and Financing Health Check Dealing with the Cuts Financial Management Model Governance Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Toolkit PFI Advisory Service Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) Plan-Simulation Model Treasury Risk Roadmap Find out more about our advisory services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 7

8 recruitment Recruitment in the public sector has just got better. A new, but familiar, name has arrived. Penna and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) have teamed up to create CIPFA-Penna Recruitment Solutions. The leading global people management business and the recruitment function of the world s only professional accountancy body solely for the public sector offers unique, expert staffing and career solutions. Interim services With over 20 years specialist interim experience CIPFA-Penna Recruitment Solutions has a unique depth of experience, and access to many associates to attract the very best public sector talent. We have fully-referenced and seasoned interim professionals ready to deliver what our clients want, every time. Permanent services We draw on our unique understanding of the challenges facing the public sector, and the experience needed to meet these demands. Our extensive network of candidates helps us provide the right person to suit your specific requirements. Our comprehensive end-to-end service includes campaign management and full search and selection. Find out more about our recruitment services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org Their strength and depth of public sector finance professionals places them head and shoulders above other providers in that market! Tim Shields, Chief Executive, London Borough of Hackney Finance Apprenticeship Scheme CIPFA s Finance Apprenticeship Scheme enables organisations to train and develop talented individuals to start a professional career in public finance and accountancy. This innovative scheme is managed by CIPFA we recruit and employ the apprentices who will work for our partner employers on a 12-month fixed term contract whilst studying the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma. For more information about our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme visit or call our Business Development team on or us at apprenticeships@cipfa.org 8 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

9 international CIPFA is the world s leading expert in public financial management (PFM). We are the global membership body for public finance professionals and our qualifications, guidance and broad range of services help governments and organisations around the world to improve financial management. International qualifications CIPFA is the only body in the world dedicated to public finance. Governments and global organisations turn to us as experts in professionalising public financial management. You can study for our suite of public financial management (PFM) qualifications with one of our accredited training partners. Become a member of the global body for public finance and see your career take off. Advisory Our highly experienced staff and associates help public sector bodies, governments, accountancy organisations as well as education and training providers to: strengthen their capacity to professionalise public financial management develop public sector qualifications frameworks design and deliver capacity development schemes that promote good PFM practice and build effective Supreme Audit Institutions implement international standards including accounting, auditing, accounting education and ethical standards. Training We provide training courses for both financial and non-financial staff in accounting, audit and financial management that improve their personal effectiveness and enables them to acquire new skills in areas such as: Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) IPSAS implementation benchmarking competitive tendering skills internal audit financial management. International Public Sector Accounting Standards Learn more about IPSAS and how to implement the standards with the only certificate available accredited by an accountancy body. Sign up today and be on your way to becoming an IPSAS expert. Find out more about our international services visit or call our Business Development team on +44 (0) or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 9

10 benchmarking We are the market leader in public sector benchmarking. The process is a vital tool for many organisations who strive to improve their operational performance. We compare your department or organisation s data with that of your peers so you can see how you are performing and where improvements can be made. Corporate services benchmarking clubs There are 14 clubs used by local authorities throughout the UK to drive improvements and deliver value for money in areas of finance, audit and risk, revenues and benefits, human resources, supplies and legal. Social care benchmarking clubs These allow local authorities to share and compare meaningful data in a non-judgmental environment, focusing on children s services, public health and adult social care. There are six clubs covering various topics. Contact us for more details. Benchmarking shows where we should focus our efforts to reduce costs and improve corporate support services. Alan Cross, Director of Finance, Reading Borough Council Value for money indicators Value for Money (VfM) Indicators is the leading benchmarking tool for assessing value for money in the public sector. HM Treasury recommends that organisations with over 250 employees collect and report against the indicators. Our service covers areas like communications, finance, legal, procurement and more. Customer contact benchmarking club The aim of the club is to provide actionable insights to local authorities wishing to understand how they can use new approaches and new technology to improve service delivery while reducing the cost of customer contact. There are more than 50 local authorities taking part and more are joining this popular club. Benchmarking + Harnessing the combined power of CIPFA and KPMG expertise for your accountancy function. Together with in-depth analysis and comparison information you get a KPMG led workshop to review the findings and determine next steps. Find out more about our benchmarking services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org 10 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

11 CIPFAstats CIPFAstats is the leading independent source of data about local government and its services, providing a framework for reviewing the efficiencies of local services with access to over 35 years of statistical data. We currently undertake more than 30 annual surveys of local authority operations, capturing information on activities from charities, education and social care to housing services and waste management. Interactive tools allow local authorities to view performance data trends alongside those of their neighbours, providing essential management information for evaluation. Datashare To support the transparency agenda, CIPFA in partnership with London Borough of Redbridge have developed a platform to help public sector organisations make data available in a simple and effective way. It helps organisations reduce Freedom of Information requests by publishing performance and financial data in an accessible and open format. CIPFA statistics is the first stop for comparative data that helps us understand our services performance and value for money and where we can improve them. Andrew Stevens, Assistant Director, Learning and Culture, Slough Borough Council How CIPFAstats can help you Your organisation is making a number of difficult decisions about how to reduce costs whilst maintaining service levels. Our data can help you identify new areas of improvement through: comparative data analysis performance measurement establishing value for money investigating cost effectiveness performing trends analysis providing audit and inspection data management information policy formulation and evaluation. Find out more about our statistics services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 11

12 publications Our publications, written by expert practitioners who understand the challenges you face, will keep you up to date with the latest developments and legislative changes. This essential knowledge and guidance will help you in your daily role. Our publications cover a wide range of topics like Treasury Management, Auditing, Governance, Financial Management, Social Care, Pensions and many more. CIPFA s most sought after publications on Codes of Practice help local authorities in the UK to maintain the highest possible standards in financial reporting, consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Online publications service Access all new titles online, including codes of practice and guidance notes. Be amongst the first to receive over 25 new titles, as they are published. Access an extensive digital back catalogue of over 100 titles covering the full range of public finance and accountancy with full access for anyone in your organisation. Our monthly e-newsletter updates you on new and forthcoming releases. What s more Save time and money: a single, upfront payment covers your organisation s digital publication needs each year from 1 April to 31 March the following year. One-stop access to authoritative guidance: CIPFA naturally has extensive experience in public finance and accountancy and we are the standard setters for local government accounting. Convenience and flexibility: fully interactive, searchable and bookmarked titles for the information you need, quickly and easily. Optimised for desktops, laptops and tablets and a print page option too, for those who want to print out their own hard copy of the pages. Titles are also available as PDFs. Many of our titles are produced and available to purchase in both hard copy and digital formats. Find out more about our publications visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org or publications@cipfa.org 12 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

13 research CIPFA Research offers both established research tools and a bespoke research service to clients. Our team of researchers and analysts have many years experience providing qualitative and quantitative research services. Finance users survey: Aimed at users of your finance function to help you to gain insight into your budget setting process, identify any finance function issues, and plan for the future allocation of resources. This survey will help you better understand the strategic delivery of your department s service, becoming an important part of your continuous improvement process. It will not only help you to identify your own position but enable you to benchmark against other organisations. CIPFA Public Library Users Survey and young people s survey: the leading tool for establishing user attitudes to libraries across the UK. It has a large database of thousands of libraries to draw from, and will allow you to not only review your own situation but to measure it against the national picture. UK archives visitor survey and UK archives distance user survey: Helping you to identify: how to improve services and communication whether users demands are being met why users choose to use the archive the location and demographics of users how your customers responses compare to other archives. We can offer an end to end service, designing your research programme, obtaining the data and providing both qualitative and quantitative analysis along with process management of the project. We also offer supplementary research services to support and complement any work you have already carried out. Our clients include central and local government departments and the health sector and a wide range of private sector organisations, including insurance companies, accountancy and audit firms and energy companies. Find out more about our research visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org Bespoke research CIPFA Research has provided research and associated services to organisations across the private, public and not for profit sectors. In addition to high quality desk research we engage with members of the public, stakeholders, staff and senior managers within organisations across all sectors. T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 13

14 TISonline Right now, with massive changes taking place you are being asked to improve services and maximise outcomes all with fewer resources. To do this you need the right information, support and guidance. Over 630 organisations in the public sector, including 90% of local authorities subscribe to TISonline and our website gets 7,000 unique visits a month. TISonline will provide you with the intelligence you need to plan effectively, make key decisions and review performance. This easy to access and user-friendly resource gives you essential, authoritative and comprehensive information and commentary on the topics that matter to you all in one place. With over 30 information streams TISonline is compiled and maintained by practitioners, for practitioners with commentary on the financial, legislative, administrative and strategic context in public services. Subscription to TISonline gives online access to everyone in your organisation. TISonline also provides popular and active discussion forums for advice from fellow practitioners on a range of topics including audit, finance, fraud and VAT. TISonline keeps me up to date and at the cutting edge of local government financial issues. Chris Beet, Principal Accountant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council TISonline provides 37 information streams, grouped under the following topics: Accountancy and Audit Charities and Social Enterprises Corporate Services Education Emergency Services Environment Financial Management Health and Social Care Leisure and Cultural Services Local Authority Funding Social Housing Taxation Find out more about our TISonline service visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org 14 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

15 personalised support We have developed a series of standard and very popular services to provide our customers with a breadth and depth of support that is essential in tackling the challenges being faced today. In addition we have the expertise and experience to develop a service specifically designed to address the issues that you and your organisation are facing. Comparative profiles With the loss of compulsory performance measures, authorities wishing to compare and learn from other authorities have been left to carry out any comparative analysis themselves, at a time when their own resources are diminished. CIPFA has developed a suite of comparative profiles that compare an authority s performance, to a selected group, across a range of indicators collected from key public sector data sources. We have developed profiles in the following areas: Public Libraries Archives Local Authority Expenditure and Local Authority Budgets Income Generation Fire and Rescue Service Regulatory Services Academies Bespoke services As well as the services listed previously, we provide bespoke analytical and research services to clients across the public and private sectors including both local and national government, health and blue light. CIPFA recently undertook a bespoke benchmarking exercise for 30 NHS trusts across London on behalf of NHS London Strategic Health Authority (NHSL). Data from existing corporate service measures were combined with indicators developed for the client s specific requirements. Reports and tools were produced that helped both NHSL and the individual trusts target savings and improve the quality and efficiency of their corporate functions and administrative services. We also work closely with external partners from the public and private sector, ensuring that you get access to the best evidence and advice to enable you to make the best decisions about your organisation. Services provided include: assessing and evaluating policy establishing management information systems developing tailored benchmarking models and toolkits designing tailored survey instruments developing performance frameworks that identify and define good practice providing new tools to monitor and assess the performance of service delivery. To find out more contact our customer services team on or customerliaison@cipfa.org We draw on both the technical skills and experience of all Information Services staff and that of colleagues across CIPFA, utilising both our considerable data and information resource and wide ranging knowledge and understanding. T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 15

16 property CIPFA Property Services help public sector finance and property professionals deliver efficient asset management, and extract best value from public property assets. We deliver an integrated, comprehensive service across asset management including software, knowledge sharing and advice. Our Work We have representatives involved in: RICS UK & Ireland Regional Board drafting committee for the prospective AMP Guidance development of the new Local Government Construction Toolkit development of the New PAS (British standard for Asset Management) National Procurement Panel RICS Local Government Panel RICS Stock Condition Working Party CLG working group on Asset Management Local Government Construction Task Force (including being on the sustainability in building working sub group) Member of the Audit Commission s Steering Group for Asset Management. CIPFA also participate in: Working Group on Local Government Finance Statistics CLG Performance Information Project Group Audit Commission Performance Information Working Group Audit Commission Statistics Users Council ONS/Royal Statistical Society Advisory Panel on Costs of Housing and Council Tax Benefits DWP/Risk. Solutions Advisory Panel on promoting a more sustainable form of Public procurement. Joint Audit Commission/IDEA/CIPFA national partnership for the shared service improvement model. Networks Our specialist property networks include: Asset Management Planning, Highway Asset Management Planning, and Construction and Property Advisory Service. Within these networks we deliver focused and professional face to face events every month all over the country. Our members can also access the largest collection of asset management information available in our online library, and are able to benchmark their property data with other network members. Software AssetManager.NET provides unique asset management capability, integrating capital accounting requirements with the needs of legal and estates. Only AssetManager.NET offers full IFRS compliance and is designed specifically for the public sector. Our comprehensive range of 22 modules can be delivered over the internet, or hosted by your own servers the software is flexible and responsive to specific customer needs. 16 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

17 Surveys We deliver a full range of property surveys, and our staff have delivered over 100,000 surveys for public authorities over 10 years. We are able to deal with the number, diversity and distribution of a local, regional or national authority asset base and across all sectors. Advisory We offer an advisory service that aims to support the public sector to improve efficiencies. Our experts can help you on a range of topics such as strategic asset management, option appraisals and tailored benchmarking exercises that will help drive value for money in your organisation. The need for outsourced and flexible expert help has never been greater. The CIPFA Fixed Asset Register, which is IFRS compliant, was installed and implemented in record time due in large part to the responsive and helpful support given by CIPFA. Training on the system was first class and we successfully transferred and reconciled all of our data, including running the 2012/13 transactions, in good time for our accounts submission deadlines. Neville Murton, Head of Finance, Haringey Borough Council Find out more about our property services visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 17

18 training CIPFA provides training courses for both finance and non-finance staff throughout the public sector. Our unique expertise and experience in the public sector makes our training and development second to none. We offer training across a number of themes including financial management, audit and risk, performance and efficiency and business change. We offer training courses from introductory to specialist level, through e-delivery or on-site at your location, which provide a wealth of guidance and continuing professional development opportunities. We will help your team at every career stage. Please contact us to request your free copy of our comprehensive Training Directory or download from our website. Open courses CIPFA offers over 200 short courses for finance and non-finance professionals. From technical training to people development, best practice to the latest legislation updates, our convenient courses provide half, one and two-day skills and CPD opportunities around the UK. Accredited training We also provide more extensive but focused training aimed at providing accredited skills in association with specialist and leading organisations. Our programmes include project management, open book accounting, governance, counter fraud and investigative practice. In-house training We offer all our classroom-based training courses in-house at an organisation s location making fulfilling your team s CPD and building their skills simple and effective. Training is delivered at your location, at a time that suits you, and can be 50% cheaper than traditional open course delivery. Webinars/online We deliver training via a range of online methods both synchronous and asynchronous to include webinars and traditional e-learning. 18 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

19 Continuing professional development (CPD) All CIPFA s training offers key CPD opportunities, whether for CIPFA s own members and their commitment to structured skills enhancement or for members of other professional bodies. Conferences CIPFA holds conferences across a range of subject areas from technical guidance to debate and food for thought, provided by leading opinion formers, speakers, experts and commentators. From introductory sessions to strategic debates there is something for everyone. Our conferences contribute to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as they are considered an extension to our Training Courses and Professional Qualifications. The CIPFA conferences are a great way to stay current and well-informed of the latest developments and best-practice. As a relatively new Head of Internal Audit of a small local authority, the conference has given me a good insight into strategic issues, whilst being extremely useful in some specific technical areas. Excellent venue and the event was very well organised. Paul Miller, Head of Internal Audit, Horsham District Council Find out more about our training visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org Our conference portfolio is driven by our expert panels from across the public sector, and our content is informed by the latest economic and financial legislation. We provide the latest in best practice that impacts upon both the public sector and the professionals that work in it. Our events aim to improve performance across disciplines such as accountancy, audit, treasury management and governance. Our Annual CIPFA Conference is the leading event in the public finance calendar and brings thought leaders together to explore new thinking, debate key issues and share knowledge. T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 19

20 counter fraud Public services fraud costs the taxpayer an estimated 21 billion a year. Resources are stretched and organisations like the National Fraud Authority and the Audit Commission have closed. With fraudsters becoming increasingly sophisticated, all public services organisations are more vulnerable than ever to criminal activity. The CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre was launched in 2014 to lead and coordinate the fight against fraud and corruption across local and central government, the health, education and charity sectors. The CIPFA team is led by Rachael Tiffen, former Deputy Director of the National Fraud Authority. We are committed to help organisations: prevent, detect and recover financial loss protect your organisation s reputation develop your team s counter fraud skills. Qualifications Combating fraud and corruption is now a recognised profession and we offer two qualifications the CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (CACFS) and the CIPFA Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (CACFT) that are accredited by the University of Portsmouth s Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board. Training courses We offer one day training courses on a range of counter fraud topics including whistleblowing, anti-corruption, money laundering, ethics and bribery. Each course carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and is open to anyone with an interest in counter fraud activity. Fighting Fraud Locally The CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre supports and hosts Fighting Fraud Locally (FFL), an independent initiative by local government for local government. FFL produces the national strategy for English councils and has a comprehensive bank of online case studies, tools and guidance which is freely available via the Centre s website. CIPFA Code of Practice on Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption Published in partnership with CIPFA s Better Governance Forum, the code sets out the five key principles that define the governance and operational arrangements necessary for an effective counter fraud response. It can be applied to organisations of any size and is supported by a set of 20 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

21 practical guidance notes and an assessment tool that allows organisations to measure their arrangements against the code. Resource bank We offer a comprehensive, freely available online resource bank that features publications, industry reports, tools and examples of best practice. CIPFA fraud and corruption tracker (CFaCT) survey Our annual survey of fraud and corruption detected in local authorities in England is similar to the former Annual Fraud and Corruption Survey delivered by the Audit Commission. CFaCT looks at the number of investigations undertaken, the types of fraud encountered and the emerging trends. It also includes questions commissioned by the Fighting Fraud Locally Board. The survey results are published in a publicly available report each year. Suppliers directory Offering practical support to counter fraud practitioners, we have created a freely available online directory of reputable organisations that offer counter fraud products and services. From asset recovery to legal advice, business intelligence to forensic and investigation services, practitioners can search for organisations by location, sector and the types of products or services they need. Data analytics service The Centre is creating a revolutionary data analytics service that will change how organisations in the public services work together and use technology to identify fraudulent activity and cyber-attack. Powered by BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, it will operate in real time and include data feeds from third parties. It will build up a picture of what is normal for any given individual and generate real time alerts for service users as risks and trends occur. Whistleblowing e-learning course The Centre has worked with one of its Founding Partners, Mazars and the whistleblowing charity, Public Concern at Work (PCaW) to develop an e-learning course for use in organisations which sets out how to raise and report concerns at work and to eradicate uncertainty around processes, complaints and definitions. Anti-corruption health check service The Centre offers a consultancy service to help public services organisations assess their readiness to respond to the first UK Anti-Corruption Plan, published in December Expert staff examine the policies, knowledge and systems in place before recommending actions the organisation may need to take to meet the commitments set out in the Plan. Global risk register The Centre is working with a number of partner organisations to collate the most common fraud risks that government and public services organisations are facing across the world. This will allow the Centre and the countries involved to identify and react to current and emerging fraud threats, which in turn will result in more effective counter fraud strategies. Find out more about our Counter Fraud Centre visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 21

22 membership If you are a qualified member of another professional accountancy body you are eligible to apply for membership of CIPFA the globally recognised membership body for the public sector. Being a member of CIPFA will increase your current professional status, respecting the relationship you have with your own professional accountancy body and provide additional services and support specifically for your work in the public services. As a CIPFA member you will join a network of key decision makers and senior finance professionals across global public services and support our mission to advance public financial management on a global basis. Across public services CIPFA members are valued for their distinctive specialism as well as technical and leadership skills. Many of our members work at the most senior levels and are highly influential. I ve been a member of CIPFA for 23 years and have a strong sense of pride in belonging to the world s leading accountancy body for public services. Kevin Bartle CPFA Assistant Director for Finance and Chief Financial Officer London Borough of Haringey Council Global NGOs Leisure Education Public Audit Agencies Healthcare Environment Defence Major Accountancy Firms Transport Local Government 3000 organisations employ CIPFA members 22 CIPFA Products and services: supporting the public sector T:

23 Professional Qualifications Our members qualify through the CIPFA Professional Qualification, the gold standard for a career in public finance. This is the only professional accountancy qualification to teach and assess public sector accountancy techniques and requirements making it highly relevant for the sector as well as for a broad accountancy career. Joint CIPFA and ICAS audit qualification Combining the unrivalled expertise and standing of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), this integrated qualification model will meet the evolving needs of both the public and corporate audit sectors. The qualification reflects the evolution of the audit environment and the mixed economy, where public services are increasingly commissioned through private sector contracts, by providing experience to practise across both sectors. Dual designation from both institutes Chartered Accountants (CA) and Chartered Public Finance Accountants (CPFA) as well as the award of the qualifications for company audit and public audit. The integrated qualification has a flexible delivery model that can be delivered face-to-face, or as a blended model through the use of technology. Ideal for those practising in both public and private environments. Find out more about our membership and professional qualifications visit or call our Business Development team on or us at customerliaison@cipfa.org 100 Exams take place in over countries 240 2,250+ students T: Products and services: supporting the public sector CIPFA 23

24 Registered office: 77 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN T: F: The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Registered with the Charity Commissioners of England and Wales No CIPFA Business Limited, the trading arm of CIPFA that provides a range of services to public sector clients, registered in England and Wales no /2015