INTERNAL AUDIT: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE IN THE EU MEMBER STATES Warsaw (PL), October 2007

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1 Public Financial Management Seminar/Workshop INTERNAL AUDIT: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE IN THE EU MEMBER STATES Warsaw (PL), October 2007 Seminar venue: Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel, Belwederska Av. 23 Conference room: Onyx AB (to be confirmed) Warsaw, Poland Organised by the European Institute of Public Administration European Centre for Public Financial Management (EIPA Warsaw) Wawelska 56; Warsaw

2 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME Objectives: The purpose of the seminar/workshop is to give the participants an understanding of the professional internal audit standards and the practical aspects that play a role when auditing institutions in the public finance sector. The unique feature of this seminar is that it covers the experiences of internal audit professionals from both the public and private sector. The participants will be actively involved, solving practical problems and discussing the seminar issues. They will be encouraged to share their views and professional experiences with one another. The objective of the seminar is threefold: (1) to bring together internal audit professionals and public managers so that they can share their knowledge and the practical experience they have gained and identify essential mutual cooperation issues; (2) to discuss the role of internal auditing in the public finance sector; (3) to have the participants share their knowledge and professional experience with respect to internal audit practices in public finance within the context of the EU integration process. Target group: This seminar/workshop is intended for internal audit professionals and managers in the public sector in the EU Member States, Candidate Countries and beyond. Description: Considering the comprehensive topic and the distinguished speakers involved, this will be a unique event. The key speaker will be Mr Józef Puzyna CIA, Internal Auditor at Cardif Poland, BNP Paribas Group. The second speaker will be Mr Lech Marcinkowski CIA CGAP, Deputy Director of the Control and Supervision Department within the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland. The third speaker, Mr Hans van der Wielen from the Government Audit Policy Directorate within the Dutch Ministry of Finance, is an expert on financial and internal auditing. The seminar/workshop will last two days and will consist of lectures, workshops and discussions. At the end of the event there will be a plenary session where all remaining issues and questions will be addressed and answered. The participants will receive guidance on how to keep their knowledge and skills in the relevant area up to date.

3 Method: The workshop will be practical in nature, interactive and focused on problem-solving. To help the participants share their experiences and learn from one another, each lecture will include a short Q&A session during which they can raise issues of particular interest to them. They will also have the opportunity to share their views about the seminar topics both with the speakers and with one another. The participants will be urged to take an active part in discussions throughout the programme. The language of the seminar/workshop will be English.

4 THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER REGISTRATION Welcome Sławomir Żałobka (PL) Director, European Centre for Public Financial Management, European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), Antenna Warsaw Introduction to internal audit in the context of EU integration and changes in the global economy - Evolution of financial control in the EU - Changes in the global economy - Why carry out an internal audit? Józef Puzyna (PL) CIA Internal Auditor, Cardif Poland, BNP Paribas Group Coffee break International internal audit standards - Role and position of the internal audit in the organisation - Internal audit s objectivity & due professional care - Professional organisations & certification (This session will include questions & case studies) Józef Puzyna CIA Lunch in the Mezzanine Foyer Conducting internal audit engagements - Risk management & internal auditing, internal audit planning - Objectives of internal audit engagements - Fieldwork and findings, communicating results (This session will include questions & case studies) Józef Puzyna CIA Coffee break

5 Can internal and external auditors work together for the benefit of public administration? - Different roles of internal and external audit in the public and private sector - Potential for cooperation and possible problems - International standards a model response from IFAC, INTOSAI, IIA - Cooperation in practice: examples of problems and success stories in various countries Lech Marcinkowski (PL) CIA CGAP Dinner at the Venti-Tre Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel (to be confirmed) FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER Internal audit practice in the public sector A Dutch example - Overview of the Dutch financial control and audit structure - Roles and tasks of audit bodies at state level - Recent audit-related developments and challenges - Structure of financial management and audit of EU funds in the Netherlands Hans van der Wielen (NL) RA, Dutch Ministry of Finance, expert on financial and internal auditing (Government Audit Policy Directorate) Coffee break Internal audit practice in the public sector A Dutch example (cont d.) Hans van der Wielen RA Lunch Conclusions, follow-up and evaluation Józef Puzyna CIA & Damian Gadzinowski (PL) Research Assistant EIPA Antenna Warsaw

6 Public Financial Management Seminar/Workshop INTERNAL AUDIT: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE IN THE EU MEMBER STATES Warsaw (PL), October 2007 GENERAL INFORMATION Programme The programme will commence on Thursday 11 October at and finish on Friday 12 October at Seminar venue The seminar will take place in Conference Room Onyx AB (to be confirmed) at the Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel*****, Belwederska Av. 23 in Warsaw, tel.: , fax: Working language The seminar/workshop will be conducted in English. Fee The participation fee is 590 and includes documentation, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and refreshments. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration. Please note that the pre-payment of the free is a requirement. You are kindly asked to cover the bank charges associated with the money transfer. Hotel reservations The European Institute of Public Administration, EIPA Warsaw, will be pleased to make reservations for you (at a special EIPA rate) at the Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel ***** ( Belwederska Av. 23 in Warsaw, at a rate of 118 p.p.p.n. (incl. breakfast & VAT). Please note that the Hotel can provide persons accompanying the participants with free accommodation (incl. breakfast). Should you wish to make use of this option, please indicate the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form.

7 Participants can also stay at the Hotel Reytan *** (20 min. walk from the seminar venue), Rejtana Street 6, Warsaw, tel.: , fax: Rooms are available for 80 p.p.p.n. (incl. breakfast & VAT, subject to exchange rate change). Participants must make their own reservations online via (15% discount applies). Payment should be made (either in EUR or PLN) directly and personally to the hotels at checkout. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed. Meals The lunches will be served in the Mezzanine Foyer of the Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel and dinner at the Venti-Tre Restaurant of the Hotel. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, vegan), please inform the Programme Organiser. Registration Kindly complete the registration form and return it before 7 September 2007 to Ms Katarzyna Minda, Programme Organiser, European Institute of Public Administration, EIPA Warsaw, Wawelska 56; Warsaw, Poland, tel.: , fax: , k.minda@eipa.eu. You can also submit the online registration form, which can be found on EIPA s website: Confirmation Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.

8 REGISTRATION FORM Seminar/Workshop Internal Audit: Principles, Procedures and Practice in the EU Member States Warsaw (PL), October 2007 Title: Surname: First name: M / F Current position: Organisation: Department: Work address: Postal code & town: Country: NIP (for Polish Participants only): Tel. no. (work) : Fax no.: address: The seminar will be held in English only

9 The participation fee, EUR 590, includes: - participation in the seminar - documentation - 2 lunches - 1 dinner and beverages PAYMENT - No Method of payment Bank transfer The participants or their administration will receive an invoice for registration fee. Invoice address:. Eurocard/Mastercard Visa Card Credit card / Debit card Card no.: Expiry date:.../... Name Card holder:... (if this differs from above) Address Card holder:... (if this differs from above) Postal code:... Country:... (if this differs from above) Card Validation Code:... (This refers to the last three digits of the number on the BACK of your card) Note: Pre-payment of the fee is a requirement. HOTEL RESERVATION Please reserve hotel accommodation for me at the Hyatt Regency Warsaw Hotel ***** I have made an online reservation myself at the Reytan Hotel *** Date of arrival: Date of departure: No. of nights: No hotel reservation required MEALS Lunch Day 1 will attend will not attend Dinner will attend will not attend Lunch Day 2 will attend will not attend Vegetarian Yes -> fish allowed Yes No

10 Please return the completed registration form before 7 September 2007 to: Ms Katarzyna Minda European Institute of Public Administration EIPA Antenna Warsaw 56, Wawelska Warsaw, Poland tel.: fax: info-warsaw@eipa.eu.