CPFA candidates who have successfully completed the CPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification including their practical experience requirements are eligible to apply for CIPFA(UK) Membership. Once membership is approved members can use the designatory letters ‘CPFA’ (Chartered Public Finance Accountant) for as long as they continue membership.

APFASL members (APFA/FPFA) having five years of public sector experience are invited to apply for CIPFA(UK) Affiliate membership and they are allowed to use designatory letters 'CIPFA(UK) Affiliate' for as long as they continue membership.