CIPFA partners with eAA sponsor Calibrand

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) have announced today that Calibrand, an e-assessment provider; have been confirmed as the official partner chosen to deliver online examinations and assessments for the Institute’s new-look Professional Qualification (PQ).

Through the partnership, online methods of assessment will be made available to student’s worldwide training for their CIPFA PQ, providing a flexible route into the profession.

Fully operational from 2016, Calibrand will be responsible for implementing the software globally, as part of a five-year contract.

Commenting on the announcement, Director of Education and Membership at CIPFA, Dr Adrian Pulham said:

“We chose Calibrand as they provided the best overall solution to the challenges CIPFA faces as it expands globally. We are confident that they will deliver an excellent service to CIPFA and those studying with us. We are particularly confident in their delivery as their marking, essay and case- study examination solutions fitted very closely with our existing methodology.”

Calibrand will be instrumental in the process of rolling out the new CIPFA PQ globally.  Managing Director of Calibrand, Denis Saunders, welcoming the opportunity said:

“We are delighted to be working with CIPFA, when we saw the process described in the requirements we were very excited about how well our solutions matched. CIPFA are a valued client in the Finance sector, an area we have significant strength in.

“There will be lots of challenges over the next few years, the hard work starts now.”