European Seminar 24 th - 25 th November 2011, Berlin Brochure 1
European Seminar Background Internal auditors in public administration face a unique range of challenges. Their work implies more than simple determination that controls are in place and regulations are obeyed. Internal audit professionals have to comply with national and European audit standards to be able to identify potential fraud indicators. Furthermore, they need to be proactive and have to operate preventively to consult their organisation or institution. Therefore, an efficient risk management system is necessary to develop an effective internal audit process. Even more important is the necessity of constantly following current regulations, the changing legal framework and latest auditing techniques. It is therefore essential for internal auditors to keep themselves up-to-date. Seminar Contents This European seminar is dedicated to internal auditors in European public administration at all levels of government, whether national, regional or local. Our experts focus on internal audit functions and roles, advise you on designing an effective internal audit system and give guidance on statistical sampling. As a participant, you also receive an insight view of the internal audit of the European Commission and learn from a best practice example how you can implement an internal audit system successfully. Moreover, you receive an introduction to IT-Audit and how to make use of IT-projects as a non-it-expert. A thorough case study gives you a practical insight on how to audit your project financed with public money. In addition, the seminar tackles fraud and corruption issues in public administration: you receive information and hands-on advice from our expert in order to prevent, detect and manage fraud and corruption in your administration. Specially designed small group exercises provide a perfect platform to network with your colleagues from all over the European Union and to identify available resources to successfully conduct your internal audits. Target Group Internal auditors working in public administration Performance auditors working in public administration Consultants and accountants specialised in the field of internal or performance audit Lawyers specialised in the field of internal or performance audit Your Benefit Save money avoid reimbursements Be prepared learn how to prevent, detect and manage fraud and corruption Be a didactic internal auditor raise criticisms and recommendations at the right time Be up-to-date receive insights in IT-audits Improve your statistical sampling skills Benefit from best practice reports and case studies Network with colleagues from all across Europe and exchange know-how Teaching Methods Lectures and case studies Discussions and Q&A sessions Best practice reports Small group tasks Rich course material and handouts 2
PROGRAMME DAY 1 8.30-9.00 Registration and Hand-out of Seminar Material 9.00-9.05 Opening Remarks from the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law 9.05-9.20 Welcome Note from the Chair and Introduction Round Stéphan Roudil, Senior Internal Auditor, Inspection Générale des Finances, Ministry of Finance, France 9.20-10.00 Function, Role and Development of the Internal Audit (IA) Standards and requirements Basic principles of the function Methodologies Development strategies and barriers Stéphan Roudil, Senior Internal Auditor, Inspection Générale des Finances, Ministry of Finance, France 10.00-10.15 10.15-10.45 Coffee Break 10.45-11.30 Developing Internal Audit in Public Sector in Compliance with the International Standards A Guarantee of Professionalism Overall context in the public sector: stakeholders and concepts The IIA s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Challenges Stéphan Roudil, Senior Internal Auditor, Inspection Générale des Finances, Ministry of Finance, France 14.00-14.45 Designing an Internal Audit System: Example of the French State Towards a risk management system by strengthening the internal audit function The internal audit system within the French State administration The internal audit function and activities: Example of the French Ministry of Finance Stéphan Roudil, Senior Internal Auditor, Inspection Générale des Finances, Ministry of Finance, France 14.45-15.00 15.00-15.30 Coffee Break 15.30-16.45 Introduction to Psychology of Internal Audit How to become a partner of management Constructive criticism Communication in IA: giving recommendations, conducting interviews Presentation of various cases Best practices Jo Kremers, Senior Audit Manager, Rijksauditdienst/ Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands 16.45-17.00 17.00 End of Day One Best Practice Presentation & Exercise 11.30-11.45 11.45-12.30 Internal Audit Service of the European Commission Position, function and reporting system of internal audit in EU Rules and regulations for internal audit issued by the European Commission Challenges faced in the future Monika Chaba, Head of Unit Co-ordination and Communication, DG Internal Audit Service, European Commission 12.30-12.45 12.45-14.00 Lunch Break 3
PROGRAMME DAY 2 8.55-9.00 Welcome Note from the Chair Jo Kremers, Senior Audit Manager, Rijksauditdienst/ Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands 9.00-10.00 Fraud and Corruption in Public Fraud symbol: Fraud Tree, Fraud Triangle Prevention and deterrence Detection Reaction Correction Case examples Jo Kremers, Senior Audit Manager, Rijksauditdienst/ Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands 10.00-10.15 10.15-10.45 Coffee Break 10.30-11.00 Auditing Projects Financed with Public Money Case Study Case Study Public tender Public procurement Selection and implementation of the project Eligibility of costs Respected policies Nataša Prah, Director Financial Control, Budget Supervision Office, Republic of Slovenia 11.45-12.30 Statistical Sampling using Monetary Union Sampling (MUS) Defining required parameters Selecting samples Performing tests of details Evaluating results Nataša Prah, Director Financial Control, Budget Supervision Office, Republic of Slovenia 12.30-12.45 12.45-14.00 Lunch Break 14.00-15.00 Internal Audit and Information Technology in Public Internal IT Audit for Non-Experts Basics/selected topics A framework of references Presentation of various cases Best practices Jo Kremers, Senior Audit Manager, Rijksauditdienst/ Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands 15.00-15.15 15.15 End of Seminar and hand-out of Certificates Presentation & Exercise 11.30-11.45 4
SPEAKERS MONIKA CHABA Head of Unit Co-ordination and Communication, DG Internal Audit Service, European Commission JO KREMERS Senior Audit Manager, Rijksauditdienst/Central Audit Service, Ministry of Finance, The Netherlands Jo Kremers is Senior Audit Manager in the Audit Authority for EU Funds at the Ministry of Finance in the Netherlands. He is certified Public Auditor as well as certified IT Auditor. For the past 30 years he has been working in the Dutch Tax and Customs as auditor, fiscal fraud investigator and internal auditor. Furthermore, he has gained vast experience as project leader and expert in Information Security Audits and Integrity Audits. He is lecturer, trainer and expert at The National Academy for Finance and Economics in The Hague. Working as an expert in international projects, he has gained notable experience in strengthening the internal control and audit function in the public sector in (candidate) EU Member States. STÉPHAN ROUDIL Senior Internal Auditor, Inspection Générale des Finances, Ministry of Finance, France In April 2009, Stéphan Roudil has been appointed Inspector of Finance within the French Ministry of Finance in charge of internal audit missions and issues. Stéphan Roudil is senior internal auditor at the Inspection Générale des Finances (IGF General Auditing Service) within the French Ministry of Finance. As Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Stéphan Roudil was Control Manager (1998-1999), Internal Auditor (1999-2001) and Senior Internal Auditor (2001-2003) at the Internal Audit Department of Hôpitaux de Lyon (Lyon s hospital public group). Afterwards he worked as Technical Advisor in Slovenia (2005-2007 Strengthening the PIFC system an institutional project financed by the European Commission). Additionally, he was Technical Advisor in Romania for 2 years ( Improving the internal audit system an institutional project financed by the European Commission). Stéphan Roudil is co-author of the report on A structured organisation of the internal control and audit systems within the French State published in January 2010. Stéphan Roudil graduated in strategy, management and marketing studies with a master s degree. NATAŠA PRAH Director of Budget Supervision Office of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Prah is Director of the Budget Supervision Office of the Republic of Slovenia, which is responsible for auditing all EU funds, public internal financial control and budgetary inspection. Working for eight years in accountancy and statutory auditing and for further years on public sector auditing, she has accumulated an impressive experience in auditing. She has been awarded the title of Auditor by the Slovenian Institute of Auditors. She is also a Verified State Internal Auditor (issued by CIPFA) and a Verified State Auditor (issued by the Slovenian Supreme Audit Institution). She is lecturer in the process of acquiring the qualification of Certified Public Accountant and Verified State Internal Auditor, which is performed under the supervision of CIPFA. In this educational process, she is responsible for two modules: cost accounting and auditing management performance. She is also Vice President of Slovenian Institute of Internal Auditors. Nataša Prah has an academic background in Economics. 5
ORGANISATIONAL MATTERS Date of Event 24 th - 25 th November 2011 Booking Number S-378 BOOKING Fax: +49 (0)30 802080-250 E-mail: booking@euroacad.eu Phone: +49 (0)30 802080-230 For online booking please visit our website: www.euroacad.eu Event Language The event language will be English. Event Price 1289,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) The above price covers the following: Entrance on event day Hand-out documents Soft drinks and coffee/tea Lunch on event day Booking Modalities It is recommended to book soon as seats are limited. For organisational matters, we kindly ask you to complete the booking form in capital letters. Contact European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law Hausvogteiplatz 13, 10117 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 230 Fax: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 250 E-Mail: info@euroacad.eu Internet: www.euroacad.eu Your contact persons for the programme: Regina Lüning, M. Sc. econ. Head of Marketing and Sales Phone: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 246 Fax: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 259 E-mail: regina.luening@euroacad.eu Joanna Baka M.A. Senior Conference Manager Phone: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 235 Fax: +49 (0)30 80 20 80 259 E-mail: joanna.baka@euroacad.eu (Programme is subject to alterations) Event Location Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str. 55 10117 Berlin Tel.: +49 (0)30 800 928 6300 Fax: +49 (0)30 800 928 1000 E-Mail: reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: www.marriott.de Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Please book as soon as possible. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 6
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