During A Specialized Symposium at The College of Business Administration Accountants From KPMG Share Their Experiences in Financial Auditing with UoB Students

Sakhir – University of Bahrain (Khadijah Abdusalem)

26 October 2023

The Director at KPMG Bahrain, Saeed Radhi, confirmed the significant impact of technology on the auditing and accounting profession, as auditors adapted to these developments, to improve auditing procedures and methods, and to facilitate the task of auditors by reducing effort and cost. He called on the students to improve their qualifications and competencies in information and communication technology to achieve professional excellence in the world of financial services, such as excelling in the Excel program and learning about the latest programs such as Microsoft PowerBI.

This came during a symposium organized by the Accounting Department at the College of Business Administration at UOB, titled “Practical Insights on Financial Auditing”, in cooperation with KPMG Bahrain, in which Radhi stressed the importance of auditing for society, which guarantees investors and creditors that the company’s funds are being handled appropriately, and helps in maintaining company records and checking books of accounts. Furthermore, he added that auditing protects the public from investing in companies with corrupt business practices, and audit professionals reduce the risks of misinformation to stakeholders.

For his part, the company’s audit Associate, Ali Gherbal, shared his experience and challenges in the auditing profession, stressing the importance of professional certifications such as: the certification of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Noting that these programs are supported by “Tamkeen”.

The session was attended by 180 students and was moderated by Associate Professor of Accounting Dr. Gagan Kukreja, who called on students to take advantage of the training opportunities provided by KPMG for university students, to gain practical experience, in addition to applying for jobs there.

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