Independent audit regulators from around the world convened in Colombo to share their expertise during the 12th Annual Inspection Workshop of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR).
The three-day forum is hosted by the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel from February 20.
The global discussion is attended by over 110 professionals representing audit regulators from 40 countries from all over the world.
Minister of Special Assignments, Dr. SarathAmunugama was the chief guest at the official inauguration which took place on February 19 while Governor of Central Bank, Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy was the guest of honour.
IFIAR Chairman Brian Hunt and the Executive Director of the IFIAR Secretariat in Tokyo, Japan, Carl Renner were also among the prominent figures who graced the occasion.
IFIAR, established by independent audit regulators from around the world in 2007, shares knowledge of the audit market environment and practical experience of independent audit regulatory activities, promote collaboration in regulatory activities while providing a platform for dialogue with other international organisations which have interests in enhancing audit quality.
SLAASMB is Sri Lanka’s Independent Audit Regulator established under the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Act No. 15 of 1995.
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