WORKSHOP (Implementation of the new IPA Audit Manual) SKOPJE, MAY 2014

WORKSHOP (Implementation of the new IPA Audit Manual) SKOPJE, MAY 2014

Workshop for implementation of the new IPA Audit Manual version 2 - training for the Audit Body (RT) within the project "Technical Assistance to the Audit Body" FWC beneficiaries 2009 - Lot 11, EUROPE AID / 127054 / C / SER / MULTI. The training for the Audit Body "Application of the IPA Audit Manual, documentation of audit findings and conclusions and final audit" was held from 26 to 28 May 2014 in Hotel TCC Plaza in Skopje. The aim of the training was for the RT employees to gain theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of: - the application of IPA Audit Manual, version 2, Part I - Joint Edition, Part II - Special Edition for IPA Components I-IV and Part III - Special Edition for IPA Component V, under IPA Regulation, Internationally Accepted Auditing Standards and EC Guidelines the concepts of annual planning and reporting within the entire audit cycle, - all aspects of planning, conducting the audit and reporting on the results of the systematic audit, audit of operations and final audits (and auditing of IPARD accounts), and - ability to independently write audit findings and recommendations. The training was a combination of both general audit theories in various IPA components and practical examples of detailed technical skills for various aspects of auditing. It was intended for the staff of the Audit Body (the training was attended by a representative of the EU Delegation in Skopje). Lecturers: Andra Larin-van der Pijl, Team Leader and Audit Expert, and Ludmila Rangelova, Audit Expert

WORKSHOP (Financial audit of IPA funded projects) SKOPJE, MAY 2014

WORKSHOP (Financial audit of IPA funded projects) SKOPJE, MAY 2014

Workshop on Financial Audit of IPA funded projects, organized by TAIEX in cooperation with the Audit Body for IPA Audit in the Republic of Macedonia, was held on May 15, 2014 at the Arka Hotel in Skopje. The training was attended by all auditors of the Audit Body, two auditors from the State Audit Office and representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Macedonia. Topics of the workshop: phases of financial audit - planning, execution, reporting and follow-up. Lecturers: Ivan Ramljak from the Agency for Audit of the System for Implementation of EU Programs, Croatia and Ivan Pancev from the Executive Agency for Audit of EU Funds in Bulgaria.

Workshop for application of the Guidelines for verification of accounts in the organization of TAIEX

Workshop for application of the Guidelines for verification of accounts in the organization of TAIEX

Workshop on application of Guidelines for verification of accounts in the organization of TAIEX - conducted by experts from the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development - Brussels. The workshop was held in Berovo. It was attended by all auditors from the Audit Body. This workshop explained the main IPARD Auditing Guidelines, including exercises, focusing on the control approach and methodology. The purpose of the workshop was to provide guidance to the Audit Bodies in evaluating and expressing an opinion on the management and control system, the accounts and the statement of expenditures. Lecturers: Gilles Kittel, Evelina Marinova, Olga Stiegrad, Lucia De Lorenzo Serrano, Monica Olteanu from GD AGRI