CIPFA

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, which provides a knowledge and skills framework. An organization that conducted an external assurance review for Worcestershire County Council. CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, a professional body for public finance officials in the UK. It is also described as a professional body for accountants working in the public sector, and for public sector finance professionals. It provides guidance on treasury management and undertakes external assurance reviews.