KPMG lecture on “Fundamentals of audit in investment analysis” (April 11, 2023)

On April 11, 2023, an open lecture was held for students of the Department of International Economics with the participation of Associate Professor of the Department of International Economics Natalia Skorobogatova and specialists from KPMG on the topic “Audit Fundamentals in Investment Analysis”. The reliability of financial reporting data is one of the determining factors when choosing an investment object. Understanding of the principles and procedures for checking reports increases the degree of confidence in the information provided in it. A certified specialist in the field of accounting and auditing, manager of the audit department of “KPMG in Ukraine” Andriy Kopystiansky revealed to the audience the main procedural aspects of conducting an audit of financial statements, as well as the rules of the Code of Professional Ethics, which auditors and audit companies must comply with in their activities. During the lecture, students listened to theoretical material, analysed practical cases of using audit when attracting investments, and also consolidated their knowledge when performing test tasks.