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IBPE / Financial & Operational Independence

Financial & Operational Independence

Protecting Examination Integrity.

01

Commercial relationships must never determine outcomes

The Board’s examination decisions must not be determined by:

  • Candidate tuition revenue
  • Academy performance
  • Candidate volume
  • Commercial relationships
  • Examiner incentives
  • Franchise relationships

02

Clear responsibilities

Training revenue, commercial education arrangements and professional benefits belong to their responsible providers. Examiner appointment, marking, moderation and results must follow the approved examination policies.

03

Controls and accountability

Approved conflict declarations, decision records, examiner standards and governance arrangements should make responsibilities clear. Final operational controls are pending publication.