International Journal of Government Auditing –July 2010
China
CNAO Hosts the First Sino-Indian Young Auditors Forum
From May 11–17, 2010, the National Audit Office of the People’s Republic of China (CNAO) hosted the first Sino-Indian Young Auditors Forum in Beijing. A total of 24 participants attended, 12 from China and 10 from India.
The forum is a mechanism for bilateral communication initiated by the heads of the Chinese and Indian SAIs to strengthen exchange and cooperation between the young auditors in their offices. On May 11, Liu Jiayi, Auditor General of the CNAO, met with the Indian delegation, which was headed by Madhavi Patchilla, the Senior Deputy Accountant General of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. At that time, Mr. Liu observed that the youth are the future of the nation and that Chinese and Indian youth could strengthen exchanges and cooperation through this forum to promote the development of the auditing profession and deepen relationships between the two countries.
During the 2-day forum, the Chinese and Indian delegates presented country papers and actively discussed two themes: how to become a qualified government auditor and the role of the SAI in promoting government accountability.
During the forum, the participants also planted trees together, which symbolized the lasting friendship between China and India. A bowling match was held, and the delegates visited the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Olympic Park in Beijing and the World Expo in Shanghai.
Both sides agreed that the forum provides a platform to share auditing ideas and experiences and learn from each other. These activities effectively promote bilateral exchanges between the young auditors of the two SAIs, thus enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.
Participants in the first Sino-Indian Young Auditors Forum in Beijing in May 2010.
For additional information, please contact the CNAO:
E-mail: cnao@audit.gov.cn
Web site: www.audit.gov.cn