The Auditors' Chamber of Ukraine (hereinafter – ACU) in accordance with the decision of 23.02.17 (Protocol № 339) signed cooperation agreement with “The Chamber of Auditors and Accountants of Ukraine” NGO (hereinafter – CAAU). It is directed at the needs of society in providing quality and professional services in the field of accounting and auditing, creating favourable conditions for professional development of auditors, increasing professionalism and general quality of audit services. The agreement provides for the participation of CAAU representatives in the drafting of regulations on auditing. Today there are only two professional organizations in Ukraine, the ACU signed cooperation agreement with them –“CAAU” NGO and PUPO “AAU”.
Oleksandr Boiko, President of the Chamber of Auditors and Accountants of Ukraine
Conclusion of the cooperation agreement became possible due to full compliance of “CAAU”NGO the criteria for public associations collaborating with ACU. In particular, the CAAU is a professional organization with over 10% of the total number of members - the certified auditors of Ukraine. In addition, “CAAU” NGO members maintain approved by the ACU International Standards on Auditing and the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants of International Federation of Accountants. This public association meets the requirements of the statute and the membership of governing authorities.
Olena Kharlamova, Vice- president of the Chamber of Auditors and Accountants of Ukraine, member of the Auditors' Chamber of Ukraine
This cooperation opens new opportunities for professional communication between the audit community and ACU. This will improve the professional skills of auditors, their independence during the conducting audits and organization of control on the quality of services, and help regulating the relationships between auditors (audit firms) in the course of implementation of professional activity. It is important that CAAU experts will be able to actively participate in the drafting of regulations in the field of auditing.