Internal Audit: Principles, Procedures and Practices

Project Leader

Objectives
The purpose of the seminar/workshop is to give participants an understanding of the professional internal audit standards and the practical aspects that play a role when auditing institutions within 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 issues raised in the seminar. They will be encouraged to share their views and professional experiences with each another. The objective of the seminar is threefold:
(1) to discuss the role of internal auditing in the public sector;
(2) to explore new trends and developments in risk management;
(3) to allow participants to share their knowledge and professional experience with respect to internal audit practices in the public sector within the context of the EU integration process.

Target Group
This seminar/workshop is intended for internal audit officers and managers in the public sector from the EU Member States, Candidate Countries and beyond.

Description
The two-day seminar will consist of lectures, workshops and discussions. At the end of the event there will be a short session where all remaining issues and questions may be addressed and answered. The participants will receive guidance on how to keep their knowledge and skills in the relevant area up to date.

Method
The seminar/workshop will be practical in nature, interactive and focused on problem-solving. To help the participants to 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 each another. The participants will be invited to take an active part in discussions throughout the programme. The language for the seminar will be English.

Programme
The programme will commence on Thursday 22 April at 09.30 and finish on Friday 23 April at 14.00.

Seminar Venue
The seminar will take place in the Zielna Conference Centre 37 Zielna Street, Warsaw, Poland

Working Language
The seminar/workshop will be conducted in English.

Fee
The participation fee is €690 and includes documentation, two lunches, one dinner and refreshments. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration. Please note that pre-payment of the fee is a requirement. You are kindly asked to cover the bank charges associated with the money transfer. When making a bank transfer please indicate your name and the date of the seminar. Please note that cheques will not be accepted as a method of payment. For cancellations received after the date indicated on the registration form we will have to charge an administration fee of €150 unless a replacement participant is found.

Hotel Reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration, EIPA Warsaw, will be happy to make reservations for you (at a special EIPA rate) at the Novotel Warszawa Centrum**** (http://www.novotel.com), 94/98 Marszalkowska Street, Warsaw, at a cost of PLN 350 (around €80), depending on the daily exchange rate; incl. breakfast, VAT and free internet connection). Please note that if you register
after 3 March, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed. The Novotel Centrum is about a 10min walk from the seminar venue.

The following hotels are within 10-15min. walking distance from the seminar venue:
Hotel Metropol *** http://www.hotelmetropol.com.pl/
Hotel Polonia Palace **** http://www.poloniapalace.com/?pid=196
Hotel Marriott ***** http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wawpl-warsaw-marriott-hotel/

Reservations for these hotels should be made by participants themselves.

Meals
The lunches will be served at the Zielna Conference Centre and the dinner at a restaurant in the Warsaw Old Town. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian), please inform the Programme Organiser so that it can be arranged.

Registration
Kindly complete online the registration form and submit it before 7 April 2010. Your name and address will be part of EIPA’s database for our mailing purpose only. If you do not want to be included in our mailing database, please tick the box in the registration form.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form. Please do not make any travel arrangements until you have received the confirmation.

Cancellation Policy
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks before the starting date. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, hotel, etc.). For EIPA’s cancellation policy, please visit our website www.eipa.eu (legal notice)