ASOSAI Young Auditors Meet in China
Author: ASOSAI Secretariat
The first Young ASOSAI Excellence Program was held in Nanjing and Shanghai, China from September 22nd to 26th, 2025. More than 90 young auditors from 42 SAIs attended the program.
The host Mr. HOU Kai, Auditor General of the National Audit Office of China and Secretary General of ASOSAI, together with other three guests of honor: Mr. Alikhan Smailov, Chairman of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Ms. Isma Yatun, Chairperson of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia; and Mr. Ammar Khalaf, President of the Federal Board of Supreme Audit of the Republic of Iraq, delivered keynote speeches at the opening ceremony and had a dialogue session with young auditors.
Theme Discussions
There were two main themes of the program, Sharpening Professional Skills and Embracing Technological Innovation. In two days, participants had several group discussions, shared views on building core auditing competencies, and delved into case studies on the application of technological tools in auditing practices.
The Advocacy
The International Advocacy of ASOSAI Young Auditors: Sharpening Professional Skills and Embracing Technological Innovation was adopted at the program, calling on ASOSAI young auditors strengthen professionalism and expertise by adhering to the mandate of economic oversight and focusing on core audit responsibilities. By enhancing government efficiency, transparency and accountability, audit institutions aim to promote the modernization of the system and capacity for governance in Asia and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Dialogue with Heads of SAIs
During the dialogue with SAIs leaders, participants raised questions covering various aspects of work and life, including what qualities make an outstanding auditor, what challenges SAIs face in the information age, and what technological innovations are applied in public sector audits. The dialogue reflected the transformation of audit thinking, innovation in audit techniques, and enhancement of audit skills among young auditors in the digital era, as well as the insightful thinking of heads of SAIs.
Exchange with Local Young Auditors
A face-to-face exchanging session was held between participants and young auditors from the Shanghai Municipal Audit Office, discussing the necessity and capability for young auditors to, not only explore cutting-edge technologies and track development in emerging fields, but also focus on the logic of various algorithms and data management to maintain audit reliability.
Meeting with Students of Master Program of Auditing
Participants also met with international students of the Master Program of Auditing, whom came from SAIs of developing countries for the master’s degree in auditing in the Nanjing Audit University. They shared different audit methods and practices in their respective countries.
Friendship Building
A variety of social and cultural activities were organized for participants to break the ice and build friendships. On September 22nd, participants planted trees at the Audit Academy of National Audit Office of China, creating a Friendship Garden as a symbol of youth solidarity.
The Young ASOSAI Excellence Program was introduced in response to the initiative set out in the Strategic Plan of ASOSAI (2022-2027) and consensus reached at the ASOSAI Assembly. Participants highly appreciated the program as it provides an equal and mutual learning platform for young auditors in Asia, fills the gap in youth activities within ASOSAI, and shows ASOSAI’s efforts in building a model regional organization.
