About this learning event

Fraudulent and corruptive activities pose significant risks to good governance. It is essential for public sector auditors and accountants to help institutions manage these risks. Internal auditors play an important role in detecting instances of fraud and corruption, and it is crucial for them to have the skills to identify, investigate, and report such activities. According to international standards, internal auditors must have “sufficient knowledge to evaluate the risk of fraud.”. In addition, we will invite accountants to share their experiences and explore ways to work closely with auditors to manage the risks associated with fraud and corruption effectively.

Participating in this online course will enable you to:

• Outline the terms "fraud" and "corruption" within the context of governance and outline the substantial risks they present to it.
• Describe the roles of public sector auditors and accountants in mitigating risks related to fraud and corruption.
• Recognize international standards guiding internal auditors and accountants in the knowledge and assessment of fraud risks.
• Understand the essential skills for internal auditors and accountant in detecting, investigating, and reporting fraudulent activities.
• Comprehend and establish joint efforts and effective communication between auditors and accountants to manage fraud and corruption risks.
• Identify the ethical implications of fraudulent and corrupt practices.
• Evaluate upcoming trends and innovations in fraud prevention for potential implementation.
• Interpreting various approaches within the region and internationally.

Who should attend

Public sector internal auditors, external auditors, and accountants are welcome to apply. 

Faculty

The learning initiative will be delivered under the guidance of:

• Nando Aafjes, Audit Manager, the Ministry of Finance, the Netherlands
• Yasemin Hurcan, Regional Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor in South East Europe, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Fiscal Affairs Department
• Martin Pavluvcik, Head of Legislation for Audit and Financial Control, Ministry of Finance, Slovakia
• Ivan Ignjatov, Auditor General Advisor, State Audit Office, North Macedonia
• Androulla Ioannou, Head of Unit, Joint Audit Directorate for Cohesion, European Commission
• Angelos Binis, Policy Officer, Justice and Ethics, DG Reform, Structural Reform Support, European Commission
• Katharina Herrmann, Case and Policy Officer, OLAF, Unit C1, European Commission

Partners

This learning initiative was supported by: