About this learning event

This event aims to strengthen the network of regional experts in accounting and auditing, closely connected to ongoing and past certification programs that CEF and CIPFA has been delivering for around 20 years. During this networking activity, participants will discuss how to gradually transform the network of experts and tutors into community of professionals, and the vision for this community. They will also deepen their knowledge and skills in selected accounting and auditing topics and explore ways to bring these two professions closer together. Additionally, we will reflect on our experiences with the delivery of On-The-Job Trainings and discuss the future of certification programs and competency frameworks.

Participants will benefit from:

• Developing a shared vision to become a cohesive community of professionals
• Deepening expertise in selected accounting and auditing topics through in-depth discussions.
• Exploring ways to bring the accounting and auditing professions closer together
• Discussing the future direction of certification programs and competency frameworks
• Reflecting on experiences with On-The-Job Trainings and identifying best practices
• Identifying opportunities for further collaboration with CEF, CIPFA and peer-colleagues

Who should attend

Tutors of TIAPS & PACT certification programs (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia), and long-term regional experts. 

Faculty

The learning event will be delivered under the guidance of CEF, CIPFA, and regional experts:

• Alyson Stafford CBE, Director General, Scottish Exchequer

Alyson advises the Scottish Ministers and Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, with an annual budget of £50bn. She is chair of the Infrastructure Investment Board, developing the National Infrastructure Mission for Scotland. Previously, Alyson was Director General of Finance for the Scottish Government. She holds an MA (Oxon), is an Associate Chartered Accountant of the ICAEW, and was awarded honorary membership of the CIPFA and the ICAS.

• Tina Toman Pfajfar, CEF Associate Fellow, Chief Internal Auditor

Tina has over 20 years of experience in internal audit, having held roles in the Slovenian Ministry of Finance, the Insurance Supervision Agency, and various insurance companies. She is currently Chief Audit Executive at Telekom Slovenije, overseeing group-level internal audit. Tina is a Qualified Internal Auditor, CRMA holder, and active in the Slovenian Institute of Auditors, where she serves as Vice President of the Governing Council.

• Khalid Hamid, International Director, CIPFA

Khalid Hamid has over 30 years of public audit experience. He has held senior roles in the UK, South Africa, and the UAE, including over a decade as Executive Director of the UAE State Audit Institution. Khalid also chairs the Financial Audit and Accounting Subcommittee of INTOSAI, supporting global public sector audit standards and governance.

• Steve Watkins, Senior Lead, International Partnerships, CIPFA
• Jasmina Popović, Officer, CEF
• Kaja Nadj, Officer, CEF

Partners

This learning initiative is supported by: