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Launch Event FEE Discussion Paper “Implementation of Accrual Accounting: The Impact on Public Sector Audit”, 8 December 2008
FEE has examined how use of accrual accounting in the public sector has affected public sector audit. FEE surveyed 26 countries and assessed the implications for educating an auditor undertaking public sector audit.
The launch event for the FEE discussion paper on this issue will include an introduction by Caroling Mawhood, chair of the FEE Public Sector Committee and comments from an external auditors point of view by Professor Josef Bonnici.
Starting at 12.15 hrs, the presentation will be followed by a buffet lunch and finish at 14.15 hrs.
Delegates are requested to confirm attendance by 28 November 2008.
Contact details can be found in the event listing below.
08-Dec-2008 Launch Event FEE Discussion Paper “Implementation of Accrual Accounting" Brussels
Past Events
Third Joint European Commission/FEE Conference - 23 October 2008
Modernising Accounting in the Public Sector
Accrual Accounting: Where Are We and Where to Go Next?
Presentation slides from this event are now available at the following address:
http://ec.europa.eu/budget/documents/conf_accounting_1008_en.htm.
CIPFA European Group Annual Seminar
Group members attended the European Group's annual seminar and members' annual meeting on 15 October 2008 at the Conference Centre of the Federation of European Accountants, (FEE), in Brussels.
The seminar opened with a welcome from Olivier Boutellis-Taft, Chief Executive of FEE, and Caroline Mawhood, President of CIPFA and Chair of FEE Public Sector committe.
Caroline, with Chris Wobschall of CIPFA and Saskia Slomp, FEE Director, addressed the meeting on compliance and audit matters being tackled by the FEE Public Sector Committee. Caroline Rickatson, CIPFA's International Director, presented CIPFA's new International Development Strategy.
There was lively discussion at the CIPFA members meeting in the afternoon on the future of CIPFA in Europe.
2008 Professional Practice Update. 22 May 2008.
This Professional Practice Update was co-sponsored by the European Court of Auditors and the CCAB in Luxembourg.
Launch Event FEE Discussion Paper "Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Audits and Assurance Engagements in the Public Sector", 6 December 2007.
Members were invited to this event by the President of FEE, Jacques Potdevin, reflecting the improving and key relationship between CIPFA's European Group and the FEE. Mike Hathorn, (CIPFA Member and Chair of IFAC's Public Sector Committee), FEE President Jacques Potdevin, Caroline Mawhood, (CIPFA Vice President), and a representative of the Cabinet of Commission Vice President spoke at the event.
CIPFA European Group Annual Seminar and General Meeting
The CIPFA European Group held its Biannual General Meeting and Annual Seminar in Brussels on 3 October 2007.
Conference for the Regions 2007
Group Chairman Leslie Milne and Website Administrator Hilary Street attended CIPFA's Conference for the Regions 2007, held in Dublin in early September.
Discussions at the conference centered on consideration of the role of CIPFA's regional structure. Issues such as whether and how regional groups could contribute to student recruitment and retention, improving links with other accounting bodies and increasing participation of CIPFA's membership in regional events were discussed.
Workshops held on the first day of the conference covered development planning, website maintenance, event organising and CPD.
The conference received an address from Peter Malone, Chairman of Ireland's National Road's Authority, in which he outlined his thoughts on the contribution private sector experience can make in managing a large public sector organisation.
The highlight of the conference for delegates was the reception and conference dinner at Dublin Castle, attended by Bertie Ahern, An Taiseach and fellow CIPFA member!
For further details on the conference please use the following link.
CIPFA European Group Seminar 2006
Group Chair Leslie Milne has written a review of the recent European Group Seminar held in Brussels. Powerpoint presentation slides are also provided as well as an update document on the work of IFAC and the IPSASB.
CIPFA in Europe, CIPFA in the CCAB
In November 2005, CIPFA European Group Chairman Leslie Milne attended the annual meeting of the CCAB in Europe. Leslie has written a review of the meeting and reports and presentations are also available to download. Learn more.
European Group's AGM
Please click here to view the minutes of the 2005 AGM which was held in Luxemborg. You can also download the Group´s Constitution.
Seminar and EGM 2004
On the 29th of October 2004 CIPFA President, Steve Freer and senior Secretariat staff, along with a number of eminent speakers and special invited guests, were welcomed to a seminar and EGM in Brussels by Leslie Milne, Chairman of the CIPFA European Group. The event was held at the conference centre of Scotland Europa in the heart of Brussels. Learn more
The minutes of the EGM are available to view online. In addition, a summary of the event assessment forms may be downloaded, please click here [word doc, 26K].