The AICPA Library provides information, reference and lending services to Institute students, members and staff. The Library has a range of services to assist in meeting your information needs, including electronic databases and journals.  If it is not possible to come to the Library in person, you may request material by e-mail or phone.  A postal service is available for our distance education students.  The Library staff can offer help and guidance where appropriate.
Students involved in research or dissertation work should contact the Library staff for information on a range of resources that might be of relevance.

Consultancy
The Institute offers a range of management consultancy services designed to assist organisations with the development and achievement of their objectives. Our skills and expertise can help your organisation to identify and solve its problems and shape its future. Our consultants have in-depth knowledge of the public sector, with a wide range of skills and expertise.

Please select an area below for more information:
Governance Services
Consultancy
Governance Forum
Governance Services
HRM Advisory and Consultancy Services
Organisational Development & Change Advisory Services
Local Government
Pensions Forum
Publishing Management Consultancy
Consultancy
 
Governance Services
The Institute's Governance Team have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the unique governance and risk issues and challenges faced by the public sector.  Our diverse work in this area has given us significant experience of leading, helping and supporting arrangements with the implementation and embedding of best practice governance and risk management.
The principles and processes of governance and risk management in public bodies have undergone signi?cant examination and review in recent years. Recent modernisation initiatives have increased the focus on performance of top management. The Institute can support senior management teams in the implementation of effective governance systems, incorporating legislative, regulatory and best-practice development.
The Institute has prepared corporate governance manuals tailored speci?cally to the governance needs of the state and publicly funded bodies, which take account of the legislative functions and best practice requirements as promulgated in the Code of Practice for the Governance for State Bodies.

Overview of AICPA Governance Services
Special focus on key implications for senior managers
Board / Audit Committee Membership: Briefings and Consultancy
Covering Audit committee membership issues, roles and accountabilities in new governance arrangements
Training support and development specific to audit committee members's roles
Drafting and updating Audit Committee and Board Committee Charters
Nomination of 'non-executive' Audit Committee members
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Explaining the relevant and content of Risk Assessment and Management
Giving middle managers some tools for dealing with risk issues
supporting organistations who are embedding risk management systes
Governance Related Services
Coaching and mentoring for Board Members and Senior Management
Review and Report on Board conduct and appropriate system for managing affairs
Publicaton of best practice corporate governance manual and handbooks
Editorial support for policy and development
Publication of research and discussion papares on governance, accountability and performance issues
Control Effectiveness Reviews
Internal Controls Analysis
Independent Assessment of Internal Controls
Audit of Compliance with best practice
Internal Control Review: Facilitation
Mentoring internal control project team(s)
Quality assurance of stages of plan implementation
Further Information
For further information or to speak to one of our Governance Specialists, please contact AICPA in the first instance and we will put you in touch with a member of the IPA Governance Team.
HRM Advisory and Consultancy Services
Consultancy
Governance Forum
Governance Services
HRM Advisory and Consultancy Services
Organisational Development & Change Advisory Services
Local Government
Pensions Forum
Publishing Management Consultancy
Consultancy

HRM Advisory and Consultancy Services
The Institute's Human Resource Management Advisory and Consultancy Services can provide answers to your people management and development challenges. Our team of Human Resource Management Specialists have the expertise and experience to deliver solutions that work specifically for your organisation’s needs.
Human Resource Management Advisory and Consultancy Services
Our HRM advisory and consultancy expertise spans all areas of Human Resource Management and we have successfully completed many consultancy projects both nationally and internationally in areas such as:
Development of HRM Strategy
Review and/ or Audit of HRM Policy, Procedures and Practices
Development of Competencies for Recruitment and Selection
Performance Management & Appraisal
Review of Workplace Partnership Structures and Processes
Pay and Grading Research and Reviews
Employee Attitude Surveys
Election/Ballot Services
Health & Safety Reviews
Mediation / Conflict Resolution

In addition to our HRM advisory and consultancy services, we also provide:
A wide range of HRM programmes designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively address all matters of HRM strategy, policy and practice;
Tailored in-house programmes designed to meet your organisation’s specific HRM needs.
To discuss our HRM training, advisory and consultancy services in further detail, please contact any of the team below.

AICPA

Local Government
Consultancy
Governance Forum
Governance Services
HRM Advisory and Consultancy Services
Organisational Development & Change Advisory Services
Local Government
Pensions Forum
Publishing Management Consultancy
Consultancy
 
Local Government
Identification of Training Needs
The identification if training needs process, which the Institute offers, is targeted at either the whole organisation or sections/departments within the local authority. It provides for a review of existing plans and practice. It includes interviewing key managers and staff. Workshops for staff are also a feature of the process. The ITN includes an analysis and report to the personnel officer, which will facilitate a structured approach to meeting raining needs.

Africa Information Service
The Africa Information Service is tailored service for local authorities, designed to provide early-warning on EU developments affecting local government in Africa. Information on EU issues is circulated on a regular basis to designated officers within local authorities, and where necessary, to county and city Managers. A regular bulletin is distributed as a focus for highlighting new EU developments, particularly concerning funding opportunities and upcoming legislation with implications for local government. Detailed information on more specific issues can also be provided when required. Training seminars and in-house workshops on various EU issues are also delivered on a regular basis. Support is also provided to local town-twinning committees in making applications for EU support for exchanges.