We’re upgrading our systems to make it easier for you to access CIPFA’s services. As part of this work, some online functions, including MyCIPFA, student registration and membership applications, will be unavailable from 19 to 26 November.

Students can access their classes and learning materials via www.cipfa.org/LMSLogin.

Take the specimen test, technical test or schedule CIPFA Exams.

Access past papers.

All services will be fully restored on 27 November.

The CIPFA website will remain available throughout, if you need support please contact CIPFA by phone +44 (0)20 7543 5600 or email hello@cipfa.org.

Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.


Who we are

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

CIPFA believes that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition. Our educational and advisory services support our members, students and other public finance professionals throughout their careers — helping them add value to their teams and the organisations for which they work. Through our work, we help ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.

We are committed to making a real difference to the world we live in.


We’re upgrading our systems to make it easier for you to access CIPFA’s services. As part of this work, some online functions, including MyCIPFA, student registration and membership applications, will be unavailable from 19 to 26 November.

Students can access their classes and learning materials via www.cipfa.org/LMSLogin.

Take the specimen test, technical test or schedule CIPFA Exams.

Access past papers.

All services will be fully restored on 27 November.

The CIPFA website will remain available throughout, if you need support please contact CIPFA by phone +44 (0)20 7543 5600 or email hello@cipfa.org.

Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.


Who we are

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

CIPFA believes that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition. Our educational and advisory services support our members, students and other public finance professionals throughout their careers — helping them add value to their teams and the organisations for which they work. Through our work, we help ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.

We are committed to making a real difference to the world we live in.

Every day public finance professionals face a range of complex and often interconnected issues, from embedding good financial management across their organisation to changing legislation, and helping tackle climate change. Find out how CIPFA can help: