Mutual recognition of professional designations between SCAAK and CIPFA

2019-02-08 - 04:33

Since 2016, SCAAK has executed the MoU with  The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), whereby its members of the public sector have been enabled full membership in CIPFA. 

CIPFA is the only professional accountancy body in the world exclusively dedicated to public finance. CIPFA,  is the professional body for people in public finance. This Institute has 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms, and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Certified Public Sector Auditors, members of the Society, will also be members of CIPFA, thereby gaining the right to work in other countries too, since with this double certification they have managed to meet all the requirements that emerge from international institutions for the public sector.

There are two options to qualify as a 'Certified Public Sector Auditor' under the joint SCAAK-CIPFA scheme:

1) SCAAK members who have the designation 'Certified Auditor' and have 5 or more years of work experience in the public sector can gain the highest designation in SCAAK and CIPFA for the public sector, namely Public Sector Certified Auditor without undergoing to additional exams.

2) Can be qualified as Certified Accounting Technician at SCAAK and then have the opportunity to attend the professional training of this program which consists of six subjects.