Discussed issues of audit development in the context of digitalization

The Higher School of Economics and Business of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held a round table on the topic “Audit in the conditions of digitalization: new tools and trends”, timed to coincide with the International Accounting Day.

The round table was attended by recognized industry experts, representatives of the administration of the Higher School of Economics and Business (HSEB), professors and lecturers, and students of the faculty.

Bakhyt Sultanova, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Finance and Accounting, moderated the round table and congratulated those present on the International Accounting Day, which is celebrated on November 10. She also reminded that the Accountant's Day was established by the UN on the recommendation of UNESCO. Audit originated in Great Britain, when the legal framework was created and the principle of independence as one of the fundamental principles of audit was fully enshrined. In Kazakhstan, October 6 is the Accountant's Day, and October 18 is the Auditor's Day.

Acting Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Galymzhan Kerimbek emphasized the importance of the work of accountants and auditors in the globalized economy: “The work of an accountant is valued not only within the framework of one enterprise, but also the whole country. Accurate calculations that do not violate the legislation help to manage the state economy in a balanced way. Audit allows regulating complex socio-economic processes, ensuring the protection of national interests and the security of the state”.

At the roundtable meeting the reports were also made by: Executive Director of the Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Kazakhstan Temirlan Sabitov, Director of the Department of Economics and Finance Asem Makashova, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor of the Department of Finance and Accounting Sariya Baimukhanova, Business Analyst of Information Technology Department of VTB Bank Meruert Abdreshova and others.

The participants of the event discussed the issues of interaction of HSEiB teachers and young scientists with representatives of public organizations and practitioners in order to solve urgent tasks in the field of audit in the conditions of digitalization.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University