About Us
At Nīewe Training and Development (NTD), we harness our extensive expertise in financial management and public sector experience to elevate standard training into outstanding learning outcomes. As a part of Nīewe Consulting, NTD continues to leverage an innovative and client-focused approach, enhancing professional capabilities across the public, non-profit, and private sectors.
Bringing CIPFA’s professional accountancy qualification to Canada
As the only Canadian Accredited Training Provider (ATP) for CIPFA, the world’s only global accounting body dedicated exclusively to public finance, NTD plays a crucial role in delivering specialized finance and leadership training in Canada. Leveraging our partnership with CIPFA, we offer tailored programs to professional bodies and government departments, enhancing our presence and impact across the country.
CIPFA’s Accelerated Route Program
Professionals aiming to advance further in their careers can register for CIPFA’s Accelerated Route Program, a two-year, intensive program for experienced public sector professionals aiming to further advance their careers and require an accounting qualification.
CPFA Info Sessions
CIPFA will be hosting five virtual Information Sessions in 2025 for prospective candidates to explore how this program can enhance your leadership, financial expertise, and career trajectory.
Additional Courses Offered in Canada
Financial Accounting Essentials
A dynamic, two-day fast-tracked course specifically designed for public sector finance professionals looking to enhance their financial or management accounting knowledge and skills.
Governance & Risk Management
A comprehensive, in-depth course tailored for professionals eager to master organizational governance, focusing on essential governance principles, risk management, and strategic performance measures in private and Canadian public sector setting.
Public Sector Financial Reporting
A detailed course designed for professionals aiming to excel in financial reporting within the Canadian public sector, focusing on mastering the financial framework, financial statement preparation and understanding in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) across various government levels and institutions.
Developing Strategy and Data Analysis
A forward-thinking course designed for professionals involved in shaping organizational strategy and leveraging data for informed decision-making. It blends practical tools and models with real-world applications to assess strategic position, analyze stakeholder impact, and explore innovation, ethics, and digital transformation in strategy development.
Business Planning & Financial Management
A dynamic course designed for professionals managing financial planning and decision-making in evolving organizational contexts. It covers key areas such as working capital, investment appraisal, and long-term financial strategy, while introducing emerging trends like blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence to support forward-looking financial management.
Business Reporting
A comprehensive and practical course designed for professionals responsible for preparing, analyzing, or interpreting financial reports in public service organizations. It combines foundational knowledge with real-world applications, focusing on public sector accounting standards (PSAS), international frameworks (IFRS and IPSAS), and the use of financial statements to inform decision-making. Participants will gain the skills to apply key accounting concepts, explain financial results, and support strategic insight through tools such as integrated and sustainability reporting.
Strategic Case Study
A capstone course designed to consolidate and apply knowledge from across the program to real-world strategic financial management challenges. With a focus on professional judgment, ethical standards, and effective communication, participants will integrate insights from multiple modules to develop practical strategies and advise senior stakeholders.
Strategic Public Financial Management
A comprehensive and practical course designed for professionals managing or leading financial functions in public service organizations. It combines theoretical insights with real-world applications, covering financial strategy, planning, governance, sustainability, and performance evaluation to equip participants with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of public financial management.