CIPFA Student Network - Lunch & Learn - CIPFA Thinks

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Join the CSN for an insightful Lunch & Learn session on CIPFA Thinks, the policy branch of CIPFA.

Date

17 April 2025
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 13:00

Standard price

£0.00 excl VAT

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About this event

CIPFA Thinks Lunch & Learn: Understanding CIPFA's Policy Role

Join us for an engaging lunch and learn session featuring Joanne Pitt, Senior Policy Advisor at CIPFA Thinks, the dedicated policy branch of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). This session offers a unique opportunity to understand how CIPFA operates in its advisory capacity and influences public financial management.

As CIPFA students and professionals, you'll gain valuable insights into how the organisation shapes policy decisions and contributes to the wider public finance landscape. During this interactive session, Joanne will share her expertise and experience in policy development, offering a behind-the-scenes look at CIPFA's thought leadership role.

The presentation will conclude with an open Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with our speaker and delve deeper into areas of particular interest. Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of CIPFA's policy work or explore potential career paths in public finance policy, this session promises to be both informative and valuable for your professional development.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a senior policy professional whilst networking with fellow CIPFA members and students.

Who should attend?

CIPFA Students, Graduates and apprentices

How will you benefit from attending?

You will benefit from attending this event:

  • Gain First-Hand Policy Insights
  • Learn directly from Senior Policy Advisor Joanne Pitt about how CIPFA shapes and influences public financial management
  • Understand CIPFA's advisory role and impact on the public sector
  • Professional Development
  • Enhance your knowledge of how professional bodies like CIPFA contribute to policy development
  • Build a deeper understanding of public finance policy work, which is valuable for career advancement

CPD Hours

This Lunch & Learn carries one CPD hours.

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Topics

  • Ethics
  • / Performance improvement and policy
  • / Professional development

Speaker - Joanne Pitt, Senior Policy Manager (Local Government), CIPFA

Joanne Pitt

Joanne Pitt is an experienced local government adviser and has 25 years of public sector experience. She was responsible for the delivery of the CIPFA Financial Management Code and is an advocate of strong financial management and good governance.

She is a national speaker and author of numerous publications on topics such as government funding, housing and financial sustainability. Through her work with CFOs across the country she supports local government improvement and reform using data analysis and strong evidence-based insight.