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With over 67,000 public sector members and students in over 180 countries around the world, ACCA is your global partner of choice. 

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We partner with governments and international organisations to advance financial accountability, transparency, and efficient use of public resources, while championing global standards that support sustainable development and boosts public trust. 

Through world-class qualifications and resources, we help to professionalise public finance by elevating ethics, financial governance, and technical competence — empowering ethical accountants to innovate and lead.

Sector resources

2025 virtual public sector conference

Hear from global public sector leaders as they discuss the biggest challenges facing the public sector today.

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Public sector communities

Join local conversations and platforms to meet colleagues and share good practice.

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Learning and development resources

At ACCA, we nurture the next generation of public sector finance professionals by helping to put the right systems in place to support their learning and development. These include:

Partner resources

UK National Audit Office

Public sector organisations often employ corporate finance techniques to achieve their goals. For case studies and to learn more about the principles, access the UK National Audit Office's report

World Bank

The Public Expenditure Framework Assessment Secretariat’s 2022 report summarises lessons from more than 600 assessments of governments’ financial management practices completed since 2005. Access the World Bank PEFA 2022 report

HMFA and Future Focused Finance

In the briefing Exploring the role of the NHS finance business partner, HFMA, in partnership with ACCA and Future Focused Finance, has explored the role of the finance business partner, looking at the key aspects of the role and the skills required to be a successful FBP.

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Learn about the benefits of our Approved Employer programme, the different levels of approval, and how you can apply to join our global employer network.

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