CIPFA's presence in Scotland includes a dedicated office and a regional branch. We provide events, awards, training, qualifications, an annual conference and more.
Formed in 1906, the Scottish region has over 1,000 CIPFA-qualified full members and 300 student members. A number of important region activities take place each year including the annual conference and the development weekend.
The chief function of the Scottish region is to promote the policies and reputation of the institute in Scotland, in particular the science of public finance and accountancy.
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President Joanne Brown
Jo Brown has over 20 years’ experience of working with public sector organisations in Scotland and England. She joined Grant Thornton UK LLP in 2015 to lead their Public Sector team and became a Partner in July 2019. More recently, Jo has taken on a leadership role for our Public Sector team in London, leading a portfolio of NHS and Local government clients and a team of 140 people. Jo became chair of the CIPFA Scotland region in June 2023.
Related links
News
Find out the latest updates in your region through the X account of the Chair (@CIPFAScotChair) and CSN Scotland (@CSN_Scotland).
LASAAC news and updates:
The latest from the Local Authority Scotland Accounts Advisory Committee, developing and promoting proper accounting practice for Scottish local government.
Events
Public Finance Live Scotland 2025:
CIPFA Scotland Public Finance Live 2025 will return to The Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh on the 3 September with the dinner and awards to be held in a central location on the 2 September. Find out more and book your 2025 Public Finance Live Scotland place.
Contacts and Volunteering
CIPFA has an office in Scotland and a local branch committee. Find out whose on the regional committee.
The CIPFA Student Network (CSN) Scotland provides support for students and newly qualified members based within the region.