59 people joined the ranks of certified state auditors of Kazakhstan

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According to the results of four months of this year, the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued 59 certificates of the state auditor and 5 more certificates of the state auditor of the highest category.

In total, 109 people took part in the competitive procedures. At the same time, 9 candidates were denied the qualification of a state auditor of the highest category, and 36 more candidates were refused the qualification of a state auditor.

Certification takes place in two stages. First, candidates confirm their knowledge by passing a qualifying exam, which consists of test questions and complex situational tasks. The exam covers such disciplines as accounting and financial reporting in government institutions and the quasi-public sector, as well as compliance audit, performance audit, etc.

During the second stage, candidates are interviewed by a National Commission headed by the Chairman of the Supreme Audit Chamber. The level of professional training of the selection participants, their competencies and personal qualities, as well as their commitment to compliance with the rules of professional ethics of state auditors are directly assessed here.

For reference: candidates with higher or postgraduate education in such areas as economics and business, law, and information technology can apply for the qualification of a state auditor. At the same time, the candidate must have at least 3 years of work experience in the system of state audit and financial control bodies.

A source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/esep/press/news/details/768345?lang=ru