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SAI India
International Centre for Information Systems and Audit
INFORMATION BROCHURE &TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR2017-18
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18 3
From the Director General's Desk 03
SAI India: An Introduction 04
The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) 05
Why Professional Development? 06 Training Facilities of SAI India
iCISA: About the Centre 07
iCISA: Hub of Information Technology 08
The Campus 09 Academic Block
Hostel Block
Recreational and Sporting Facilities
Components of Training 12 The Curriculum
Faculty
Country Papers
Course Material
Course Evaluation
Certificate of Participation
Theme Country Day 14
Study Tours 15
Programme Eligibility 16 Funding Schemes
Eligibility/Selection Criteria
Application Checklist
Advisory 19
Training Schedule 20
Course Content 21 Audit of Government Receipts
Auditing in IT Environment
Audit of State Owned Enterprises
Performance Audit
Audit of e-Governance
Environment Audit
Testimonials 24
Snapshot of Participants 26
To make public audit institutions more effective, accountable, transparent and inclusive, the auditing process and audit reporting require continuous upgradation. For this, the skill sets must be redefined and benchmarked against the latest developments in Information technology and public service delivery systems.
The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit, a Centre of Excellence of SAI India, fulfills this capacity building requirement by offering international training programmes and bespoke bi-lateral training programmes in the area of public audit across their full spectrum.
This brochure provides an overview of our training programmes during the calendar year. Included here are brief introductions to our training methods and our various facilities. Some images from recent training programmes have been added to showcase the spirit of the participative experience of our programmes.
The continuing growing demand of our training programmes demonstrate their relevance, effectiveness and world class quality. In the last decade, we have trained more than 2000 auditors and other professionals from various countries. The right balance of basic and advanced topics make our training programmes inclusive, for both the uninitiated and the experienced.
I look forward to welcoming you here at iCISA.
From the Director General's DeskContents
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18
Venkatesh MohanDirector General, iCISA
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From the Director General's Desk 03
SAI India: An Introduction 04
The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) 05
Why Professional Development? 06 Training Facilities of SAI India
iCISA: About the Centre 07
iCISA: Hub of Information Technology 08
The Campus 09 Academic Block
Hostel Block
Recreational and Sporting Facilities
Components of Training 12 The Curriculum
Faculty
Country Papers
Course Material
Course Evaluation
Certificate of Participation
Theme Country Day 14
Study Tours 15
Programme Eligibility 16 Funding Schemes
Eligibility/Selection Criteria
Application Checklist
Advisory 19
Training Schedule 20
Course Content 21 Audit of Government Receipts
Auditing in IT Environment
Audit of State Owned Enterprises
Performance Audit
Audit of e-Governance
Environment Audit
Testimonials 24
Snapshot of Participants 26
To make public audit institutions more effective, accountable, transparent and inclusive, the auditing process and audit reporting require continuous upgradation. For this, the skill sets must be redefined and benchmarked against the latest developments in Information technology and public service delivery systems.
The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit, a Centre of Excellence of SAI India, fulfills this capacity building requirement by offering international training programmes and bespoke bi-lateral training programmes in the area of public audit across their full spectrum.
This brochure provides an overview of our training programmes during the calendar year. Included here are brief introductions to our training methods and our various facilities. Some images from recent training programmes have been added to showcase the spirit of the participative experience of our programmes.
The continuing growing demand of our training programmes demonstrate their relevance, effectiveness and world class quality. In the last decade, we have trained more than 2000 auditors and other professionals from various countries. The right balance of basic and advanced topics make our training programmes inclusive, for both the uninitiated and the experienced.
I look forward to welcoming you here at iCISA.
From the Director General's DeskContents
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18
Venkatesh MohanDirector General, iCISA
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The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC), a flagship capacity building programme of Ministry of External Affairs has been in existence since 1964. ITEC has been an important vehicle for sharing knowledge, skills and expertise with the rest of the developing world.
ITEC has acquired a strong brand name in India's global capacity building initiatives. Its scope, which was essentially bilateral in nature, has now been expanded to include regional and multilateral organizations such as ASEAN, G-77, G-15, African Union and its regional communities, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth and IOR-ARC, among others.
Over the last several decades, ITEC programmes have attracted thousands of participants from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Central Europe for training in a diverse range of subjects at a large number of institutes across the country. In collaboration with ITEC, iCISA has been conducting international training courses in public audit since 1979. ITEC completed fifty years of its establishment in 2014.
The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC)
Shashi Kant SharmaComptroller and Auditor General of India
SAI India: An Introduction
The Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of India was set up over 150 years ago, in 1860. It is headed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a Constitutional Authority, appointed by the President of India.
SAI India's mission is to promote accountability, transparency and good governance through high quality auditing and accounting and to provide independent assurance to all its stakeholders, including the Legislature, the Executive and the Public, that public funds are being used efficiently and for the intended purposes.
Presently, SAI India has MoUs with 17 Supreme Audit Institutions for co-operation in the field of public auditing. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the chair of INTOSAI Committee on Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Services and is also the chair of the INTOSAI Working Group on IT Audit (WGITA).
th Participants of 135 ITP on “Environment Audit” in a workshop arranged by ITEC at Barefoot College, Jaipur
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The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC), a flagship capacity building programme of Ministry of External Affairs has been in existence since 1964. ITEC has been an important vehicle for sharing knowledge, skills and expertise with the rest of the developing world.
ITEC has acquired a strong brand name in India's global capacity building initiatives. Its scope, which was essentially bilateral in nature, has now been expanded to include regional and multilateral organizations such as ASEAN, G-77, G-15, African Union and its regional communities, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth and IOR-ARC, among others.
Over the last several decades, ITEC programmes have attracted thousands of participants from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Central Europe for training in a diverse range of subjects at a large number of institutes across the country. In collaboration with ITEC, iCISA has been conducting international training courses in public audit since 1979. ITEC completed fifty years of its establishment in 2014.
The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation (ITEC)
Shashi Kant SharmaComptroller and Auditor General of India
SAI India: An Introduction
The Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of India was set up over 150 years ago, in 1860. It is headed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a Constitutional Authority, appointed by the President of India.
SAI India's mission is to promote accountability, transparency and good governance through high quality auditing and accounting and to provide independent assurance to all its stakeholders, including the Legislature, the Executive and the Public, that public funds are being used efficiently and for the intended purposes.
Presently, SAI India has MoUs with 17 Supreme Audit Institutions for co-operation in the field of public auditing. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the chair of INTOSAI Committee on Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Services and is also the chair of the INTOSAI Working Group on IT Audit (WGITA).
th Participants of 135 ITP on “Environment Audit” in a workshop arranged by ITEC at Barefoot College, Jaipur
Supreme Audit Institutions work to ensure accountability and transparency in governance in a fast changing and globally connected world. As modes of public service delivery change with latest developments in ICT, auditors need to sharpen their skill sets to be able to add value to society and to remain relevant to its needs.
Training Facilities of SAI India
n The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), Noida
n The International Centre for Environment Audit & Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur
n The National Academy of Audit and Accounts (NAAA), Shimla
n Twelve Regional Training Institutes and Centres
n In-house training facilities in all local offices
Why Professional Development?
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The focus of our training is on emerging areas and new developments in auditing including international best practices and INTOSAI auditing standards. Our training is imparted in a multi-cultural setting that encourages sharing of ideas and experiences. In 2016-17, 235 persons from 73 countries attended our six multilateral programmes.
We impart bilateral training to officers from foreign governments on request from SAIs and Government Institutions. In 2016-17, 109 officials had attended our three bilateral programmes. We also spearhead the capacity building programmes for our own organization.
iCISA is an ISO 9001:2008 (QMS) and ISO 27001 (ISMS) certified institution.
The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), Noida was set up as a Centre of Excellence for Information Systems and Information Technology Audit in March 2002 to design frontline audit products and conduct high quality, skill-developing training programmes for national and international participants, using the latest pedagogy and training tools.
iCISA has been conducting international training programmes, as a part of its mandate, since inception. Our programmes cut across practically all audit domains, riding on the back of a rich and hoary heritage of knowledge and skills. Careful and creative content design and a wide and diverse pool of world class faculty from all spectrums of economy have ensured our programmes are thought-provoking, informative, engaging and aspirational. Some of the recent programmes have been on the following themes:
n Auditing in IT Environment
n Audit of e-Governance Projects
n Performance Audit
n Audit of State Owned Enterprises
n Audit of Social Sector Schemes
n Audit of Government Receipts
n Financial & Compliance Audit
n Environment Audit
iCISA: About the Centre
thParticipants of 134 ITP on "Audit of e-Governance" with Dy CAG and other officers of top management, at the headquarters of SAI India,
after inauguration of the training programme
Supreme Audit Institutions work to ensure accountability and transparency in governance in a fast changing and globally connected world. As modes of public service delivery change with latest developments in ICT, auditors need to sharpen their skill sets to be able to add value to society and to remain relevant to its needs.
Training Facilities of SAI India
n The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), Noida
n The International Centre for Environment Audit & Sustainable Development (iCED), Jaipur
n The National Academy of Audit and Accounts (NAAA), Shimla
n Twelve Regional Training Institutes and Centres
n In-house training facilities in all local offices
Why Professional Development?
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The focus of our training is on emerging areas and new developments in auditing including international best practices and INTOSAI auditing standards. Our training is imparted in a multi-cultural setting that encourages sharing of ideas and experiences. In 2016-17, 235 persons from 73 countries attended our six multilateral programmes.
We impart bilateral training to officers from foreign governments on request from SAIs and Government Institutions. In 2016-17, 109 officials had attended our three bilateral programmes. We also spearhead the capacity building programmes for our own organization.
iCISA is an ISO 9001:2008 (QMS) and ISO 27001 (ISMS) certified institution.
The International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), Noida was set up as a Centre of Excellence for Information Systems and Information Technology Audit in March 2002 to design frontline audit products and conduct high quality, skill-developing training programmes for national and international participants, using the latest pedagogy and training tools.
iCISA has been conducting international training programmes, as a part of its mandate, since inception. Our programmes cut across practically all audit domains, riding on the back of a rich and hoary heritage of knowledge and skills. Careful and creative content design and a wide and diverse pool of world class faculty from all spectrums of economy have ensured our programmes are thought-provoking, informative, engaging and aspirational. Some of the recent programmes have been on the following themes:
n Auditing in IT Environment
n Audit of e-Governance Projects
n Performance Audit
n Audit of State Owned Enterprises
n Audit of Social Sector Schemes
n Audit of Government Receipts
n Financial & Compliance Audit
n Environment Audit
iCISA: About the Centre
thParticipants of 134 ITP on "Audit of e-Governance" with Dy CAG and other officers of top management, at the headquarters of SAI India,
after inauguration of the training programme
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Our campus, spread over ten acres, is a compact arrangement of various facilities designed to make the stay of the participants comfortable and enlivening. The elegantly landscaped campus includes separate blocks for training and accommodation and a host of recreational and sporting activities. The campus also has a rain water harvesting system and a rapid composting unit which caters to its horticultural requirements.
The location of all facilities within close proximity allow the participants opportunity to not only upgrade their auditing skills but also forge bonds of friendship with people from across the world.
The Campus
As the Primary Resource Centre for information technology in SAI India, iCISA is the Knowledge Hub for training in Audit of Information systems & e- Governance. Over the last five years, more than 2,500 national and international audit professionals have been trained for auditing in different IT platforms in various audit tools.
iCISA: Hub of Information Technology
stHands-on session in IT Lab during 131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment”
Participants flying kites during Kite Festival
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Our campus, spread over ten acres, is a compact arrangement of various facilities designed to make the stay of the participants comfortable and enlivening. The elegantly landscaped campus includes separate blocks for training and accommodation and a host of recreational and sporting activities. The campus also has a rain water harvesting system and a rapid composting unit which caters to its horticultural requirements.
The location of all facilities within close proximity allow the participants opportunity to not only upgrade their auditing skills but also forge bonds of friendship with people from across the world.
The Campus
As the Primary Resource Centre for information technology in SAI India, iCISA is the Knowledge Hub for training in Audit of Information systems & e- Governance. Over the last five years, more than 2,500 national and international audit professionals have been trained for auditing in different IT platforms in various audit tools.
iCISA: Hub of Information Technology
stHands-on session in IT Lab during 131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment”
Participants flying kites during Kite Festival
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iCISA offers a host of recreational and sporting options to its trainees: Swimming pool, sauna and gymnasiumn
Library and information centre with rich audio-visual n
content
Outdoor games: football, tennis, badminton, n
basketball, mini golf
Indoor games: billiards, table tennis, carrom board, n
chess
Daily yoga lessons with an expert
Indoor auditorium with a 170-seating capacity used for n
cultural evenings and film screenings
Air-conditioned bus for ferrying to the city centre for n
shopping and for sightseeing
Recreational and Sporting FacilitiesAcademic Block
Centrally air-conditioned, the Academic Block comprises lecture and seminar halls, a conference hall, two EDP labs, a well-stocked library, a documentation centre, and administrat ive off ices with wi-f i connectivity.
Participants are provided single occupancy air-conditioned accommodation with en-suite bathrooms. Every room has a TV, a computer, high speed internet and Wi-Fi connectivity.
A spacious dining hall is serviced through a modern kitchen with a multi-cuisine menu prepared hygienically under strict supervision. Trained in-house cooks ensure proper dietary standards while catering to the global palette. iCISA's food is immensely popular with all the participants.
Hostel Block
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iCISA offers a host of recreational and sporting options to its trainees: Swimming pool, sauna and gymnasiumn
Library and information centre with rich audio-visual n
content
Outdoor games: football, tennis, badminton, n
basketball, mini golf
Indoor games: billiards, table tennis, carrom board, n
chess
Daily yoga lessons with an expert
Indoor auditorium with a 170-seating capacity used for n
cultural evenings and film screenings
Air-conditioned bus for ferrying to the city centre for n
shopping and for sightseeing
Recreational and Sporting FacilitiesAcademic Block
Centrally air-conditioned, the Academic Block comprises lecture and seminar halls, a conference hall, two EDP labs, a well-stocked library, a documentation centre, and administrat ive off ices with wi-f i connectivity.
Participants are provided single occupancy air-conditioned accommodation with en-suite bathrooms. Every room has a TV, a computer, high speed internet and Wi-Fi connectivity.
A spacious dining hall is serviced through a modern kitchen with a multi-cuisine menu prepared hygienically under strict supervision. Trained in-house cooks ensure proper dietary standards while catering to the global palette. iCISA's food is immensely popular with all the participants.
Hostel Block
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Course Material
Apart from several books on the subject, participants are provided a pen drive of all presentations, lectures, case studies, country papers and relevant material for their future reference.
Course Evaluation
Feedback is taken from participants on faculty performance and all other aspects related to the training including residential comfort. This serves to gauge the effectiveness of our programmes and also ensure that only the very best come back to teach and train at iCISA.
Certificate of Participation
On successful completion of the programme, participants are awarded a certificate at a valediction ceremony at iCISA.
The Curriculum
Faculty
Country Papers
iCISA believes in a participative learning experience. The curriculum is innovatively designed and comprises interactive lectures, group discussions, group projects, hands-on practical sessions and audit case studies. The case studies are drawn from real life audit scenarios and are presented by experts in the field. The medium of instruction in the training programme is English.
iCISA's faculties are drawn from SAI India, other Government departments, public and private sector organisations, accounting and auditing firms, universities and other academic institutions. Senior professionals from Non-Governmental Organisa-tions (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and media are also part of the faculty. iCISA chooses its faculties carefully to ensure that the participants earn their spurs only from the very best in their respective fields. The resource pool comprises highly qualified practitioners and thought leaders with diverse backgrounds and world class experience.
Country Papers are a useful tool that allows participants to learn about the audit practices and issues in other countries. Experience-sharing, an important objective of the ITP, is served through country paper presentations.
Components of Training
thParticipants of 129 ITP on “Environment Audit” discussing a group project
nd Theme country day during 132 ITP on “Audit of State Owned Enterprises”
Faculty with participants of st131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment”
thParticipants of 135 “ITP on Environment Audit' with faculty during a visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park, New Delhi
Country paper presentation by participants of Lebanon during rd133 ITP on “Performance Audit”
thParticipants of 130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts” during their valediction function
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Course Material
Apart from several books on the subject, participants are provided a pen drive of all presentations, lectures, case studies, country papers and relevant material for their future reference.
Course Evaluation
Feedback is taken from participants on faculty performance and all other aspects related to the training including residential comfort. This serves to gauge the effectiveness of our programmes and also ensure that only the very best come back to teach and train at iCISA.
Certificate of Participation
On successful completion of the programme, participants are awarded a certificate at a valediction ceremony at iCISA.
The Curriculum
Faculty
Country Papers
iCISA believes in a participative learning experience. The curriculum is innovatively designed and comprises interactive lectures, group discussions, group projects, hands-on practical sessions and audit case studies. The case studies are drawn from real life audit scenarios and are presented by experts in the field. The medium of instruction in the training programme is English.
iCISA's faculties are drawn from SAI India, other Government departments, public and private sector organisations, accounting and auditing firms, universities and other academic institutions. Senior professionals from Non-Governmental Organisa-tions (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and media are also part of the faculty. iCISA chooses its faculties carefully to ensure that the participants earn their spurs only from the very best in their respective fields. The resource pool comprises highly qualified practitioners and thought leaders with diverse backgrounds and world class experience.
Country Papers are a useful tool that allows participants to learn about the audit practices and issues in other countries. Experience-sharing, an important objective of the ITP, is served through country paper presentations.
Components of Training
thParticipants of 129 ITP on “Environment Audit” discussing a group project
nd Theme country day during 132 ITP on “Audit of State Owned Enterprises”
Faculty with participants of st131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment”
thParticipants of 135 “ITP on Environment Audit' with faculty during a visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park, New Delhi
Country paper presentation by participants of Lebanon during rd133 ITP on “Performance Audit”
thParticipants of 130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts” during their valediction function
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Field visits and study tours are an integral part of the training imparted at iCISA. The visits offer an excellent opportunity to understand activities at the ground level and observe the socio cultural context in which these are placed. Participants are taken on a 5-day study tour to experience the richness and diversity of India.
Study Tours
A participating nation is chosen for special focus. A day is devoted to the country to enable participants to learn more about its polity, society, economy and governance. Dignitaries from the respective embassy/mission of the theme country and expert faculties deliver lectures and interact with the participants on the designated day.
Theme Country Day
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H.E Fahad Ahmad Alawadhi,Ambassador of Kuwait
Mr. Ghassan Abdelkhalek, Charge d'affaires, Embassy of Lebanon
H.E Mentor Petricio Villagomez Merino, Ambassador of Ecuador along with participants
of Ecuador during theme county day
Mr. Venkatesh Mohan, Director General (iCISA) and Ms. Swati Pandey, Director (iCISA) with
H.E Nejemeddine Lakhal, Ambassador of Tunisia
Participants at Infosys Campus during study tour to Pune
5 Participants at Barefoot College in Jaipur
2 Participants at Chokhidhani, Jaipur
Participants at Golden Temple, Amritsar 7 8
3 Participants interacting with members of a NGO during study tour to Udaipur 4 Mr. Navin Patnaik, Chief Minister, Odisha Province interacting with participants
Participants at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Participants at Infosys Campus, Mysore
Mr. Hassane Alaoui Mostefi, Charge d'affaires,Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Mr. Tran Quang Tuyen Minister & DCM, Embassy of Vietnam
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Field visits and study tours are an integral part of the training imparted at iCISA. The visits offer an excellent opportunity to understand activities at the ground level and observe the socio cultural context in which these are placed. Participants are taken on a 5-day study tour to experience the richness and diversity of India.
Study Tours
A participating nation is chosen for special focus. A day is devoted to the country to enable participants to learn more about its polity, society, economy and governance. Dignitaries from the respective embassy/mission of the theme country and expert faculties deliver lectures and interact with the participants on the designated day.
Theme Country Day
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5
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H.E Fahad Ahmad Alawadhi,Ambassador of Kuwait
Mr. Ghassan Abdelkhalek, Charge d'affaires, Embassy of Lebanon
H.E Mentor Petricio Villagomez Merino, Ambassador of Ecuador along with participants
of Ecuador during theme county day
Mr. Venkatesh Mohan, Director General (iCISA) and Ms. Swati Pandey, Director (iCISA) with
H.E Nejemeddine Lakhal, Ambassador of Tunisia
Participants at Infosys Campus during study tour to Pune
5 Participants at Barefoot College in Jaipur
2 Participants at Chokhidhani, Jaipur
Participants at Golden Temple, Amritsar 7 8
3 Participants interacting with members of a NGO during study tour to Udaipur 4 Mr. Navin Patnaik, Chief Minister, Odisha Province interacting with participants
Participants at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Participants at Infosys Campus, Mysore
Mr. Hassane Alaoui Mostefi, Charge d'affaires,Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Mr. Tran Quang Tuyen Minister & DCM, Embassy of Vietnam
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iCISA's courses are designed to suit senior and middle level officers of various SAIs. At the same time, officers from other Government departments working in areas directly related with the course content are also considered. For better appreciation of course content, we prefer that the nominated officers have:
n At least 5 years experience in their respective SAI.n Experience in audits in the area they have been nominated
for the training.n Fluency in spoken and written Englishn Age between 25 and 45 years.
Other things being equal, our policy is to give preference to female applicants.
Procedure for filling the application under ITEC scholarship schemes:n The applications for ITEC schemes are accepted through online
mode only.n To fill the applications under these schemes, please visit the link
https://www.itecgoi.in/meaportal/registerapplicant. For detailed instructions, please click on 'Instructions for filling the form' on this page.
n After taking out the printout of the application form, please get it forwarded from your respective Ministry/organisation to Indian Mission for further processing.
n These steps should be completed at least 60 days before commencement of the course to ensure adequate time for processing and completion of visa formalities.
n Please send a copy of the application to Director General, International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), A-52, Sector 62, Institutional Area, NOIDA 201307, Uttar Pradesh, India, once your application has been forwarded to the Embassy/Indian mission in your country.Fax:+91-120-2400041; +91-120-2401430email:[email protected]
Application Checklist
Eligibility/Selection Criteria
All programmes offered by iCISA are funded by the Government of India under the following three schemes:
n ITEC of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaThe Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation Programme (ITEC) was launched in September 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance by the Government of India. Under ITEC, 161 countries in Asia, Africa, East Europe, Central and Latin America, Pacific and Small Island countries are invited to share their development experiences.
n Self Financing Scheme(SFS)Applicants who do not qualify for scholarships under the ITEC scheme can apply under the Self Financing Scheme (SFS). Participants applying under SFS pay all-inclusive charges of US$ 3500 towards boarding and lodging, training and study tours, excursions etc. In addition, to and fro air fare in respect of participants' travel must be borne by the sponsoring organizations.
Funding Schemes
Programme Eligibility
Participants cooking during International cuisine night.
Participants at Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
Participants enjoying a camel ride at Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur
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iCISA's courses are designed to suit senior and middle level officers of various SAIs. At the same time, officers from other Government departments working in areas directly related with the course content are also considered. For better appreciation of course content, we prefer that the nominated officers have:
n At least 5 years experience in their respective SAI.n Experience in audits in the area they have been nominated
for the training.n Fluency in spoken and written Englishn Age between 25 and 45 years.
Other things being equal, our policy is to give preference to female applicants.
Procedure for filling the application under ITEC scholarship schemes:n The applications for ITEC schemes are accepted through online
mode only.n To fill the applications under these schemes, please visit the link
https://www.itecgoi.in/meaportal/registerapplicant. For detailed instructions, please click on 'Instructions for filling the form' on this page.
n After taking out the printout of the application form, please get it forwarded from your respective Ministry/organisation to Indian Mission for further processing.
n These steps should be completed at least 60 days before commencement of the course to ensure adequate time for processing and completion of visa formalities.
n Please send a copy of the application to Director General, International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), A-52, Sector 62, Institutional Area, NOIDA 201307, Uttar Pradesh, India, once your application has been forwarded to the Embassy/Indian mission in your country.
Fax:+91-120-2400041; +91-120-2401430email:[email protected]
Application Checklist
Eligibility/Selection Criteria
All programmes offered by iCISA are funded by the Government of India under the following three schemes:
n ITEC of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India The Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation Programme (ITEC) was launched in September 1964 as a bilateral
programme of assistance by the Government of India. Under ITEC, 161 countries in Asia, Africa, East Europe, Central and Latin America, Pacific and Small Island countries are invited to share their development experiences.
n Self Financing Scheme(SFS) Applicants who do not qualify for scholarships under the ITEC/SCAAP schemes can apply under the Self Financing
Scheme (SFS). Participants applying under SFS pay all-inclusive charges of US$ 3500 towards boarding and lodging, training and study tours, excursions etc. In addition, to and fro air fare in respect of participants' travel must be borne by the sponsoring organizations.
Funding Schemes
Programme Eligibility
Participants cooking during International cuisine night.
Participants at Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
Participants enjoying a camel ride at Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur
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Advisory
n Participants should be in good health, sans any communicable diseases.
n Pregnant women candidates in advanced stages of pregnancy are advised not to apply.
n Each participant should bring six copies of recent passport size photograph.
n Before leaving their countries, participants must obtain an entry visa to India from the Indian Mission in their respective countries. The validity of the visa must be of eight weeks duration of which at least one week should precede and one week should succeed the course.
n Participants covered under Technical Cooperation Scheme of the Government of India should obtain return air tickets from Indian Missions in their respective countries.
n Participants who are provided air tickets by the Indian Missions should adhere to their ticket schedule. No re-routing/re-scheduling would be done by iCISA.
n Presence of the participant is mandatory for the inaugural and valedictory functions held on the first and last day of the training programme.
n Participants are required to present country papers. They should bring with them a brief power point presentation for this purpose.
n Since country papers are meant to serve as research inputs in future, they should be prepared with adequate care and be supported with adequate evidence/documentation.
n A brief country profile (economic, political, cultural and tourism) should also form part of the presentation.
General
Travel
Course Related
n The names of the confirmed participants will be intimated by the Director General, iCISA to the concerned Indian Embassy/High Commission through the Ministry of External Affairs. We will also inform the SAI about the name of the selected candidate.
Procedure for filling the application under Self Financing Scheme(SFS)
n To fill the applications under SFS, please download the form from the link icisa.cag.gov.in/downloads.
n The sponsoring organisation under the SFS should send the nomination form directly to Director General, iCISA.
Rangoli by ITP participants during Diwali celebration in iCISA.
Participants at Amber Fort, Jaipur Participants at Mahatma Gandhi book shop, Raj Ghat (New Delhi)
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Advisory
n Participants should be in good health, sans any communicable diseases.
n Pregnant women candidates in advanced stages of pregnancy are advised not to apply.
n Each participant should bring six copies of recent passport size photograph.
n Before leaving their countries, participants must obtain an entry visa to India from the Indian Mission in their respective countries. The validity of the visa must be of eight weeks duration of which at least one week should precede and one week should succeed the course.
n Participants covered under Technical Cooperation Scheme of the Government of India should obtain return air tickets from Indian Missions in their respective countries.
n Participants who are provided air tickets by the Indian Missions should adhere to their ticket schedule. No re-routing/re-scheduling would be done by iCISA.
n Presence of the participant is mandatory for the inaugural and valedictory functions held on the first and last day of the training programme.
n Participants are required to present country papers. They should bring with them a brief power point presentation for this purpose.
n Since country papers are meant to serve as research inputs in future, they should be prepared with adequate care and be supported with adequate evidence/documentation.
n A brief country profile (economic, political, cultural and tourism) should also form part of the presentation.
General
Travel
Course Related
n The names of the confirmed participants will be intimated by the Director General, iCISA to the concerned Indian Embassy/High Commission through the Ministry of External Affairs. We will also inform the SAI about the name of the selected candidate.
Procedure for filling the application under Self Financing Scheme(SFS)
n To fill the applications under SFS, please download the form from the link icisa.cag.gov.in/downloads.
n The sponsoring organisation under the SFS should send the nomination form directly to Director General, iCISA.
Rangoli by ITP participants during Diwali celebration in iCISA.
Participants at Amber Fort, Jaipur Participants at Mahatma Gandhi book shop, Raj Ghat (New Delhi)
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th136 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts7 August to 1 September, 2017
th137 ITP on Auditing in IT Environment11 September to 6 October, 2017
th138 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises23 October to 17 November,2017
th139 ITP on Performance Audit27 November to 22 December, 2017
th140 ITP on Audit of e-Governance8 January to 2 February, 2018
st141 ITP on Environment Audit12 February to 9 March, 2018
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th136 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts7 August to 1 September, 2017
th137 ITP on Auditing in IT Environment11 September to 6 October, 2017
th138 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises23 October to 17 November,2017
th139 ITP on Performance Audit27 November to 22 December, 2017
th140 ITP on Audit of e-Governance8 January to 2 February, 2018
st141 ITP on Environment Audit12 February to 9 March, 2018
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n Frameworks in IT management–COBITn ISSAIs in IT Audit and IT securityn IT Governance issuesn Controls in IT Environmentn IT Securityn Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Planningn Auditing in ERP Environmentn Networks & Vulnerability testingn Cloud computing and Cloud securityn Use of CAATs & SQLn Performance Audit of IT Systemsn Data analytics & visualizationn Cyber Forensics
Auditing in IT Environment
n Tax administration–Constitutional, Legislative and Institutional framework
n Understanding financial statements and their impact on taxation matters
n Audit of direct and indirect taxes, Risk based audit planning, Evaluation of internal controls, Audit of tax refunds and appeals
n Audit of Non tax Receipts–Mining, Forest, Water, Minerals
n Tax planning, Tax management and Tax evasionn Use of Computer Assisted Audit
Techniques(CAATs) in Receipt Auditn Audit of revenue sharing contractsn Transition to Value Added Tax and Goods and Services
Tax-Indian contextn Case studies, Performance and Thematic audits in direct and indirect taxesn Forensic Auditing
Audit of Government Receipts
Course Content
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1820
thParticipants of 130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts” at Centralized Processing Cell, Income tax department
stParticipants of 131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment” at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Training Schedule
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III.
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V.
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th136 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts7 August to 1 September, 2017
th137 ITP on Auditing in IT Environment11 September to 6 October, 2017
th138 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises23 October to 17 November,2017
th139 ITP on Performance Audit27 November to 22 December, 2017
th140 ITP on Audit of e-Governance8 January to 2 February, 2018
st141 ITP on Environment Audit12 February to 9 March, 2018
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th136 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts7 August to 1 September, 2017
th137 ITP on Auditing in IT Environment11 September to 6 October, 2017
th138 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises23 October to 17 November,2017
th139 ITP on Performance Audit27 November to 22 December, 2017
th140 ITP on Audit of e-Governance8 January to 2 February, 2018
st141 ITP on Environment Audit12 February to 9 March, 2018
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n Frameworks in IT management–COBITn ISSAIs in IT Audit and IT securityn IT Governance issuesn Controls in IT Environmentn IT Securityn Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Planningn Auditing in ERP Environmentn Networks & Vulnerability testingn Cloud computing and Cloud securityn Use of CAATs & SQLn Performance Audit of IT Systemsn Data analytics & visualizationn Cyber Forensics
Auditing in IT Environment
n Tax administration–Constitutional, Legislative and Institutional framework
n Understanding financial statements and their impact on taxation matters
n Audit of direct and indirect taxes, Risk based audit planning, Evaluation of internal controls, Audit of tax refunds and appeals
n Audit of Non tax Receipts–Mining, Forest, Water, Minerals
n Tax planning, Tax management and Tax evasionn Use of Computer Assisted Audit
Techniques(CAATs) in Receipt Auditn Audit of revenue sharing contractsn Transition to Value Added Tax and Goods and Services
Tax-Indian contextn Case studies, Performance and Thematic audits in direct and indirect taxesn Forensic Auditing
Audit of Government Receipts
Course Content
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1820
thParticipants of 130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts” at Centralized Processing Cell, Income tax department
stParticipants of 131 ITP on “Auditing in IT Environment” at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Training Schedule
n Concept of e-Governancen Opportunities and challenges in e-Governance projectsn Project Governancen Risk areas in e-Governance projectsn Principles of auditing of e-Governance projectn Impact assessment frameworksn PPP in e-Governance projectn Contemporary technology options for better service
deliveryn Audit issues in G2B and G2C projectsn Use of CAATsn Data analytics and visualizationn Open data initiatives and use of social median m-Governancen Data standards and interoperabilityn Audit of e-Governance projects
Audit of e-governance
Environment Auditn Environment legislations and institutional frameworkn Understanding the various stages of Environment
Managementn Environment Impact Analysisn Nature Resource Accounting and Allied Conceptsn Environment Auditing: Challengesn Multilateral Environmental Accords and other
International Treaties and audit issues concerning these Accords
n Basics of Waste issues, Waste handling and International Agreements and related audit issues
n Issues in Water Conservation and Water Pollution and related areas
n Forest conservationn Global Warming, Climate Change and Sustainable
Development-Role of SAIsn Role of Civil Society Organisations in Environment Protectionn Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Managementn Audit of Biodiversity and Case studies
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n Auditing Standards and Practicesn International Financial Reporting Standardsn International Public Sector Accounting Standardsn Audit of Financial Statementsn Internal Audit and Internal control systemsn Global Perspective on Economic Reforms,
Privatization and Disinvestmentn Concepts and Techniques of Privatization and
Disinvestmentn Issues in Audit of PPPsn Forensic Auditingn Material managementn Financial Audit in IT Environmentn Audit in ERP and SAP platformsn Use of CAATs
Audit of State Owned Enterprises
* The emphasis of this programme would be on the audit of Social Sector Schemes
n Concepts and Principles of Performance auditn Strategic planning and annual operational plann Implementation guidelines for performance audit of
individual subjectsn Issues in Audit of Social Sector Schemesn Social Audit proceduresn Engaging civil society & NGOsn Field audit, evidence gathering and audit test
programmesn Survey methodologyn Contemporary approaches to evaluation of projects
and schemes n Use of CAATs in performance auditn Recommendations and best practices
Performance Audit*
Demonstration of functioning of an e-Governance project at Hyderabad
Participants planting saplings for Prime Minister's Clean India Campaign
ndParticipants of 132 ITP on “Audit of State Owned Enterprises”at Milk plant, Mohali, Punjab
rdParticipants of 133 ITP on “Performance Audit” witnessing a public hearing of grievances
n Concept of e-Governancen Opportunities and challenges in e-Governance projectsn Project Governancen Risk areas in e-Governance projectsn Principles of auditing of e-Governance projectn Impact assessment frameworksn PPP in e-Governance projectn Contemporary technology options for better service
deliveryn Audit issues in G2B and G2C projectsn Use of CAATsn Data analytics and visualizationn Open data initiatives and use of social median m-Governancen Data standards and interoperabilityn Audit of e-Governance projects
Audit of e-governance
Environment Auditn Environment legislations and institutional frameworkn Understanding the various stages of Environment
Managementn Environment Impact Analysisn Nature Resource Accounting and Allied Conceptsn Environment Auditing: Challengesn Multilateral Environmental Accords and other
International Treaties and audit issues concerning these Accords
n Basics of Waste issues, Waste handling and International Agreements and related audit issues
n Issues in Water Conservation and Water Pollution and related areas
n Forest conservationn Global Warming, Climate Change and Sustainable
Development-Role of SAIsn Role of Civil Society Organisations in Environment Protectionn Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Managementn Audit of Biodiversity and Case studies
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1822
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n Auditing Standards and Practicesn International Financial Reporting Standardsn International Public Sector Accounting Standardsn Audit of Financial Statementsn Internal Audit and Internal control systemsn Global Perspective on Economic Reforms,
Privatization and Disinvestmentn Concepts and Techniques of Privatization and
Disinvestmentn Issues in Audit of PPPsn Forensic Auditingn Material managementn Financial Audit in IT Environmentn Audit in ERP and SAP platformsn Use of CAATs
Audit of State Owned Enterprises
* The emphasis of this programme would be on the audit of Social Sector Schemes
n Concepts and Principles of Performance auditn Strategic planning and annual operational plann Implementation guidelines for performance audit of
individual subjectsn Issues in Audit of Social Sector Schemesn Social Audit proceduresn Engaging civil society & NGOsn Field audit, evidence gathering and audit test
programmesn Survey methodologyn Contemporary approaches to evaluation of projects
and schemes n Use of CAATs in performance auditn Recommendations and best practices
Performance Audit*
Demonstration of functioning of an e-Governance project at Hyderabad
Participants planting saplings for Prime Minister's Clean India Campaign
ndParticipants of 132 ITP on “Audit of State Owned Enterprises”at Milk plant, Mohali, Punjab
rdParticipants of 133 ITP on “Performance Audit” witnessing a public hearing of grievances
I was extremely delighted to attend iCISA's
th130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts”. The training was at an exceptionally high level and
had a very good substantial content. Since I did not have experience in this area, I found it very enriching to learn from the experience of professional lecturers. I would like to highlight the training on Forensic Auditing, Understanding of Financial statements and basis of International Taxation. I found the concept of new tax of India – GST very informative, which I would like to share with my management team to give as a food for thought.
The opportunity to visit Taj-Mahal, Jaipur and other places was definitely more than I could have expected from this course. The magic of India was opened to me by its wonderful colors and diversity, the landscape, the delicious food, the kindest and generous people; everything was just incredible. Celebrating Independence Day of India is very special memory for me that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank the very welcoming Hostel staff and amazingly helpful Logistics team!
I learned a lot from the training, from all and everyone with outstanding experience and skills. I want to express my genuine gratitude for this wonderful time. Thank you!"
Kind regards and greetings
Gulnara PazylovaKyrgyzstan
thParticipant of 130 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts
"It is a pleasure to give my testimony about the training program in which I participated during the month of September
2016, maybe the shortest and the most fantastic month in my life,… from which what I remember more, is that many of the participants didn't sleep in the last night, because they didn't want it to get over. It's a tough task to summarize in a few lines the huge quantities of information, feelings and emotions, visits to many places as Taj Mahal, Himalayas, the Ganges, Mysore palace, crossing of many roads, cities and villages of a multicolored, beautiful and spicy country, ..the mass of new knowledge, tools and ideas, on IT and public organization… I'm sure that all of the participants brought back with them to their countries, ideas in tax collection management, of e government, of use of new tools in IT audit such as IDEA, SQL, Tableau etc, new experiences in management as in Infosys…
I want to thank all the iCISA staff, all the Indian SAI representatives we met, the ITEC program, the Indian government who gave us this opportunity to be on this train and to be in contact with such a beautiful country and civilisation… India is a great country, we already knew it, but now we saw it."
Bouattour Lassaad, Tunisiast
Participant of 131 ITP on Auditing of IT Environment
The experiences and the knowledge gained from the International Training Program at the iCISA is incredible right from the
reception from the Indira Gandhi International Airport till the farewell from the same Airport. The rooms are well furnished and connected with high speed internet facilities and televisions. The room services are regular and prompt. It is no exception with the cleanliness of the dining facilities with varieties of food. Further, the recreational facilities are very good and the Yoga experience is mind blowing.
With regard to the sessions on the “Audit of Government Revenue Receipts”, both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topics are very well chosen to suit the needs of the participants. The topics and assignments are very much relevant to apply at the work place of my home country.
Even the sightseeing, country visits and shopping are very well planned. The team work right from the Director General till the support staff is very well synchronized and harmonious. As such, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and iCISA for such a fascinating and enriching experience.
Sangay PenjorSAI, Bhutan
thParticipant of 130 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts
I would like to extend my sincerest thank you to iCISA and the Government of India for giving me and other participants the opportunity to improve our professional skills in the Audit of State Owned Enterprises. The course has been helpful in many ways. Primarily it has broadened my knowledge and has exposed me to the challenges auditors face when conducting these types of audits. It has exposed me to
pertinent skill sets required when auditing these enterprises.
The course was well-structured. The lecturers were knowledgeable and willing to impart their knowledge to us and offered assistance when needed proving their commitment to the cause. Apart from the study tours iCISA also managed to incorporate a little tourism feature that allowed us to become better acquainted with some of the Historical sites in India. We visited the Taj Mahal, the Tehri Dam Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Garden, the Golden Temple in Amritsar and visited the memorial site for Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi just to name a few.
These wonderful wonders will forever be imbedded in my mind. I would again like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the staff of iCISA for their diligence, warm hospitality and care during our stay in India. The Food, transportation, the continuous security and the accommodation was impeccable.
Ms. Kimberly Ellis, BelizendParticipant of 132 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises
In general, my visit to INDIA and especially to iCISA, has marked my professional and personal life. The course was extremely well structured and informative.
The visits of public enterprises and the projects managed in public-private partnership were very rich in lessons and sharing of knowledge.
Visiting Delhi, Agra, Dehradun, Tehri and other cities, appreciating Cultural Heritage and the warmth of Indian hospitality were part of this amazing experience. I would like to thank the great hospitality of the Indian Government, SAI India and the staff of iCISA.
ndI do not forget to thank all the participants of 132 International Training Program on“Audit of State Owned Enterprises”, the different nationalities who have shared with me their experiences and their feelings of friendship and for the moments of joys we shared.
Mostafa Rais, Kingdom of Morocco
ndParticipant of 132 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises
For me India is really incredible because of its people, culture and history. I was impressed by the hospitability of Indian people and especially,
the staff members of iCISA.
First of all, I should emphasize the professionalism of the lecturers and the friendly environment among the participants from various corners of the world. iCISA is the greatest place for exchanging ideas, obtaining solid knowledge in auditing, expanding horizons and experiencing Indian real life.
thAs a participant of 133 ITP on Performance Audit, which was focused on Social Sector Schemes, I had an opportunity to meet and discuss with school children the challenges of Indian educational system, to attend the public hearings in different villages and receive information directly from the final beneficiaries how various social schemes are working. I am very grateful to iCISA for these amazing study trips, which also enabled me to understand the actual lifestyle of ordinary Indian people. I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of India and iCISA for showing us incredible and colorful India and sharing your profound experience in different areas
Best Regards,
Ana Mazmishvili, GeorgiardParticipant of 133 ITP on
Performance Audit
I'd like to take a moment to remark on the high-quality of teaching and mentoring in iCISA. As the participant of
rd133 “Performance audit “ program I was the keen admirer of the course. You provided the proper balance of studying and sightseeing. Your engaging style and creative class interactive really set the sound ground for a successful and fruitful investment in my audit career. I sincerely appreciate it. Best regards!
Svitlana Karman, UkrainerdParticipant of 133 ITP on Performance Audit
iCISA gave me deeper understanding of e-Governance Projects and the principles of auditing of e-Governance Project. The resource persons were fantastic and demonstrated a high level of understanding and quality working
experience in their respective domains. The teams that took us round all over were very understanding and courteous, the kitchen team were phenomenal, the administration team, the security, the driver, the cleaners and everyone who played a role in the organization of 134 ITP.
Not forgetting Director General and Director iCISA, who with their busy schedule, still make time to check on us. This knowledge gained will impact positively on my work, colleagues and my department as a whole.
Thank you iCISA. It was a great experience.
Richmond Senyo Awlesi, GhanathParticipant of 134 ITP on
Audit of e-Governance
iCISA is just amazing, the way the programme was conducted was beyond my expectation. The caliber of professional lectures, materials provided and informative
presentations were perfectly tailored to suit the program. I have always dreamed of studying overseas but never expected or imagined the kind of hospitality we were treated with in iCISA. The experience I had in iCISA has so far had positive impacts in my day to day auditing program and in my career as an auditor...
Thank you iCISA, I will never forget you.
Foday Janneh, GambiathParticipant of 134 ITP on
Audit of e-Governance
Attending a course in environment Audit at iCISA was the most exciting experience in my life. The four weeks were worthwhile for me and my colleagues from the 28 countries across the globe. The
course content was very enriching, more practical and relevant in my day today work.
The country paper presentations were a thrilling experience too which I will never forget, it gave me an international perspective about what happens in the 28 countries around the globe. The hospitality, humility and high degree of professionalism exhibited by our host country and particularly iCISA staff is worth a mention. We found a home at iCISA, away from home. We were treated as delegates from different countries and not as students, we cannot thank you enough. Thank you iCISA, thank you Government of India.
Kagoro Wilson, UgandathParticipant of 135 ITP on
Environment Audit
I would like to thank iCISA and your entire staff for all that you did for us. You have an amazing organization that did everything perfectly and helped me during the training period. The staff was very attentive to our
needs and requirements. I appreciate the countless friendly email reminders that were sent to us about various events . The lectures are unique and I appreciate the efforts you put into every lesson. We got opportunity to visit Yamuna biodiversity park, Agra, Laporiya village, Barefoot College, Amber fort and the unforgettable Chilka Lake, to improve professional knowledge and to have met amazing people and friends for life
Thank you for everything, iCISA.
Sangeethi Subhashini KodippiliSri Lanka
thParticipant of 135 ITP on Environment Audit
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1824
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Testimonials
What the participants have to say about iCISA:
I was extremely delighted to attend iCISA's
th130 ITP on “Audit of Government Receipts”. The training was at an exceptionally high level and
had a very good substantial content. Since I did not have experience in this area, I found it very enriching to learn from the experience of professional lecturers. I would like to highlight the training on Forensic Auditing, Understanding of Financial statements and basis of International Taxation. I found the concept of new tax of India – GST very informative, which I would like to share with my management team to give as a food for thought.
The opportunity to visit Taj-Mahal, Jaipur and other places was definitely more than I could have expected from this course. The magic of India was opened to me by its wonderful colors and diversity, the landscape, the delicious food, the kindest and generous people; everything was just incredible. Celebrating Independence Day of India is very special memory for me that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank the very welcoming Hostel staff and amazingly helpful Logistics team!
I learned a lot from the training, from all and everyone with outstanding experience and skills. I want to express my genuine gratitude for this wonderful time. Thank you!"
Kind regards and greetings
Gulnara PazylovaKyrgyzstan
thParticipant of 130 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts
"It is a pleasure to give my testimony about the training program in which I participated during the month of September
2016, maybe the shortest and the most fantastic month in my life,… from which what I remember more, is that many of the participants didn't sleep in the last night, because they didn't want it to get over. It's a tough task to summarize in a few lines the huge quantities of information, feelings and emotions, visits to many places as Taj Mahal, Himalayas, the Ganges, Mysore palace, crossing of many roads, cities and villages of a multicolored, beautiful and spicy country, ..the mass of new knowledge, tools and ideas, on IT and public organization… I'm sure that all of the participants brought back with them to their countries, ideas in tax collection management, of e government, of use of new tools in IT audit such as IDEA, SQL, Tableau etc, new experiences in management as in Infosys…
I want to thank all the iCISA staff, all the Indian SAI representatives we met, the ITEC program, the Indian government who gave us this opportunity to be on this train and to be in contact with such a beautiful country and civilisation… India is a great country, we already knew it, but now we saw it."
Bouattour Lassaad, Tunisiast
Participant of 131 ITP on Auditing of IT Environment
The experiences and the knowledge gained from the International Training Program at the iCISA is incredible right from the
reception from the Indira Gandhi International Airport till the farewell from the same Airport. The rooms are well furnished and connected with high speed internet facilities and televisions. The room services are regular and prompt. It is no exception with the cleanliness of the dining facilities with varieties of food. Further, the recreational facilities are very good and the Yoga experience is mind blowing.
With regard to the sessions on the “Audit of Government Revenue Receipts”, both the practical and theoretical aspects of the topics are very well chosen to suit the needs of the participants. The topics and assignments are very much relevant to apply at the work place of my home country.
Even the sightseeing, country visits and shopping are very well planned. The team work right from the Director General till the support staff is very well synchronized and harmonious. As such, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and iCISA for such a fascinating and enriching experience.
Sangay PenjorSAI, Bhutan
thParticipant of 130 ITP on Audit of Government Receipts
I would like to extend my sincerest thank you to iCISA and the Government of India for giving me and other participants the opportunity to improve our professional skills in the Audit of State Owned Enterprises. The course has been helpful in many ways. Primarily it has broadened my knowledge and has exposed me to the challenges auditors face when conducting these types of audits. It has exposed me to
pertinent skill sets required when auditing these enterprises.
The course was well-structured. The lecturers were knowledgeable and willing to impart their knowledge to us and offered assistance when needed proving their commitment to the cause. Apart from the study tours iCISA also managed to incorporate a little tourism feature that allowed us to become better acquainted with some of the Historical sites in India. We visited the Taj Mahal, the Tehri Dam Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Garden, the Golden Temple in Amritsar and visited the memorial site for Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi just to name a few.
These wonderful wonders will forever be imbedded in my mind. I would again like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the staff of iCISA for their diligence, warm hospitality and care during our stay in India. The Food, transportation, the continuous security and the accommodation was impeccable.
Ms. Kimberly Ellis, BelizendParticipant of 132 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises
In general, my visit to INDIA and especially to iCISA, has marked my professional and personal life. The course was extremely well structured and informative.
The visits of public enterprises and the projects managed in public-private partnership were very rich in lessons and sharing of knowledge.
Visiting Delhi, Agra, Dehradun, Tehri and other cities, appreciating Cultural Heritage and the warmth of Indian hospitality were part of this amazing experience. I would like to thank the great hospitality of the Indian Government, SAI India and the staff of iCISA.
ndI do not forget to thank all the participants of 132 International Training Program on“Audit of State Owned Enterprises”, the different nationalities who have shared with me their experiences and their feelings of friendship and for the moments of joys we shared.
Mostafa Rais, Kingdom of Morocco
ndParticipant of 132 ITP on Audit of State Owned Enterprises
For me India is really incredible because of its people, culture and history. I was impressed by the hospitability of Indian people and especially,
the staff members of iCISA.
First of all, I should emphasize the professionalism of the lecturers and the friendly environment among the participants from various corners of the world. iCISA is the greatest place for exchanging ideas, obtaining solid knowledge in auditing, expanding horizons and experiencing Indian real life.
thAs a participant of 133 ITP on Performance Audit, which was focused on Social Sector Schemes, I had an opportunity to meet and discuss with school children the challenges of Indian educational system, to attend the public hearings in different villages and receive information directly from the final beneficiaries how various social schemes are working. I am very grateful to iCISA for these amazing study trips, which also enabled me to understand the actual lifestyle of ordinary Indian people. I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of India and iCISA for showing us incredible and colorful India and sharing your profound experience in different areas
Best Regards,
Ana Mazmishvili, GeorgiardParticipant of 133 ITP on
Performance Audit
I'd like to take a moment to remark on the high-quality of teaching and mentoring in iCISA. As the participant of
rd133 “Performance audit “ program I was the keen admirer of the course. You provided the proper balance of studying and sightseeing. Your engaging style and creative class interactive really set the sound ground for a successful and fruitful investment in my audit career. I sincerely appreciate it. Best regards!
Svitlana Karman, UkrainerdParticipant of 133 ITP on Performance Audit
iCISA gave me deeper understanding of e-Governance Projects and the principles of auditing of e-Governance Project. The resource persons were fantastic and demonstrated a high level of understanding and quality working
experience in their respective domains. The teams that took us round all over were very understanding and courteous, the kitchen team were phenomenal, the administration team, the security, the driver, the cleaners and everyone who played a role in the organization of 134 ITP.
Not forgetting Director General and Director iCISA, who with their busy schedule, still make time to check on us. This knowledge gained will impact positively on my work, colleagues and my department as a whole.
Thank you iCISA. It was a great experience.
Richmond Senyo Awlesi, GhanathParticipant of 134 ITP on
Audit of e-Governance
iCISA is just amazing, the way the programme was conducted was beyond my expectation. The caliber of professional lectures, materials provided and informative
presentations were perfectly tailored to suit the program. I have always dreamed of studying overseas but never expected or imagined the kind of hospitality we were treated with in iCISA. The experience I had in iCISA has so far had positive impacts in my day to day auditing program and in my career as an auditor...
Thank you iCISA, I will never forget you.
Foday Janneh, GambiathParticipant of 134 ITP on
Audit of e-Governance
Attending a course in environment Audit at iCISA was the most exciting experience in my life. The four weeks were worthwhile for me and my colleagues from the 28 countries across the globe. The
course content was very enriching, more practical and relevant in my day today work.
The country paper presentations were a thrilling experience too which I will never forget, it gave me an international perspective about what happens in the 28 countries around the globe. The hospitality, humility and high degree of professionalism exhibited by our host country and particularly iCISA staff is worth a mention. We found a home at iCISA, away from home. We were treated as delegates from different countries and not as students, we cannot thank you enough. Thank you iCISA, thank you Government of India.
Kagoro Wilson, UgandathParticipant of 135 ITP on
Environment Audit
I would like to thank iCISA and your entire staff for all that you did for us. You have an amazing organization that did everything perfectly and helped me during the training period. The staff was very attentive to our
needs and requirements. I appreciate the countless friendly email reminders that were sent to us about various events . The lectures are unique and I appreciate the efforts you put into every lesson. We got opportunity to visit Yamuna biodiversity park, Agra, Laporiya village, Barefoot College, Amber fort and the unforgettable Chilka Lake, to improve professional knowledge and to have met amazing people and friends for life
Thank you for everything, iCISA.
Sangeethi Subhashini KodippiliSri Lanka
thParticipant of 135 ITP on Environment Audit
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1824
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What the participants have to say about iCISA:
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Note: Some SAIs are members of more than one Regional Groups of INTOSAI. Includes participants from non-SAI institutions also
By INTOSAI Regional Groups
AfghanistanAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBhutanBrunei DarussalamCambodiaChinaCyprusDominicaIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqJapanJordanKazakhstanKoreaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaos RepublicMalaysiaMaldivesMauritiusMongoliaMyanmarNepalOmanPakistanPhilippinesQatarRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSri LankaThailandTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesVietnamYemen Arab Republic
AlgeriaBahrainDjiboutiEgyptIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLibyaMoroccoOmanPalestineQatarSaudi ArabiaSudanSyriaTunisiaUnited Arab EmiratesYemen Arab Republic
AlbaniaArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusBulgariaCroatiaCyprus Czech Republic EstoniaGeorgiaHungaryKazakhstanLatviaLithuaniaMacedoniaMoldovaMontenegroPolandRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSlovak RepublicTurkeyUkraine
ArgentinaBelizeBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominicaEcuadorEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasMexicoPanamaParaguayPeruUruguay
Antigua&BarbudaBahamasBelizeGrenada IslandGuyana S.AHaitiJamaicaMonteserratSaint LuciaSaint VincentSurinameTrinidad &Tobago
FijiKiribatiMicronsia NauruPapua New GuineaSamoaSolomon IslandsTonga
AlgeriaAngolaBotswanaBurundiCameroonCongoEritreaEthiopiaGambiaGhanaIvory CoastKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMoroccoNamibiaNigeriaRwandaSenegal SeychellesSierra LeoneSouth AfricaSudanSwazilandTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
CentrafricaineGuinea Bissau Guinea (Conakry)RepubliqueTimore ListeTurkmenistanUzbekistan
ASOSAI(Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
ARBOSAI(Arab Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
EUROSAI(European Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
OLACEFS(Organisation of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions)
CAROSAI(Caribbean Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
PASAI(Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions)
AFROSAI(African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
OTHERS
Snapshot of Participants
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-1826
Note: Some SAIs are members of more than one Regional Groups of INTOSAI. Includes participants from non-SAI institutions also
By INTOSAI Regional Groups
AfghanistanAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBhutanBrunei DarussalamCambodiaChinaCyprusDominicaIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqJapanJordanKazakhstanKoreaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaos RepublicMalaysiaMaldivesMauritiusMongoliaMyanmarNepalOmanPakistanPhilippinesQatarRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSri LankaThailandTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesVietnamYemen Arab Republic
AlgeriaBahrainDjiboutiEgyptIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLibyaMoroccoOmanPalestineQatarSaudi ArabiaSudanSyriaTunisiaUnited Arab EmiratesYemen Arab Republic
AlbaniaArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusBulgariaCroatiaCyprus Czech Republic EstoniaGeorgiaHungaryKazakhstanLatviaLithuaniaMacedoniaMoldovaMontenegroPolandRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSlovak RepublicTurkeyUkraine
ArgentinaBelizeBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominicaEcuadorEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasMexicoPanamaParaguayPeruUruguay
Antigua&BarbudaBahamasBelizeGrenada IslandGuyana S.AHaitiJamaicaMonteserratSaint LuciaSaint VincentSurinameTrinidad &Tobago
FijiKiribatiMicronsia NauruPapua New GuineaSamoaSolomon IslandsTonga
AlgeriaAngolaBotswanaBurundiCameroonCongoEritreaEthiopiaGambiaGhanaIvory CoastKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMoroccoNamibiaNigeriaRwandaSenegal SeychellesSierra LeoneSouth AfricaSudanSwazilandTajikistanTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
CentrafricaineGuinea Bissau Guinea (Conakry)RepubliqueTimore ListeTurkmenistanUzbekistan
ASOSAI(Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
ARBOSAI(Arab Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
EUROSAI(European Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
OLACEFS(Organisation of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions)
CAROSAI(Caribbean Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
PASAI(Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions)
AFROSAI(African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions)
OTHERS
Snapshot of Participants
At the Airport: After disembarking at the International Terminal of New Delhi airport, you will clear immigration and proceed for baggage collection. If you do not have dutiable items simply walk through the green channel and head towards the exit gate. However, if you have dutiable items, declare them with the Customs Officer on the red channel before exiting. A representative from iCISA will be present in front of the Exit gate no.6 with a placard displaying 'iCISA'. He/She would help you reach the institute. In case you miss the iCISA representative, you may take a cab from any of the reputed services providers like Meru, Ola, Uber, etc. Payment would be made by us.
For more information, please take a look at our “Advisory on arrival at New Delhi International Airport” at www.icisa.cag.gov.in.
In case of any problem, please contact our liaison personnel at any of the following numbers +91-8800440697, 0120-2402104, 0120-2400039, 0120-2400050/51/52.
At iCISA: Please report at iCISA’s reception and check in to the allotted hostel room. An amount of INR 500 will be deducted per day, for your boarding and other expenses, out of the living allowance paid by the Government of India.
Study Tours: You must follow the training schedule that will be handed to you during orientation. This includes details on study/outstation tours. Unless on health grounds, no exceptions are permissible. Visits will have demonstrations, guided tours of work/project sites and meetings with beneficiaries and functionaries providing first-hand experience of the audit process. During field visits, accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Currency: The Indian Rupee (INR) is available in currency notes of denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 2000. Coins are in circulation in denomination of 1, 2, 5 and 10. Money changers are available at the airports and major shopping areas in most cities and banks. Most large shops and departmental stores accept major credit cards. You are advised to keep receipts of currency changed with you till your departure from India.
Communication: Temporary mobile connections can be procured after submitting passport size photograph and photocopy of passport with an application for a local SIM card. A connection takes about 2 to 3 days to be activated.
Healthcare: First-aid kits are available at iCISA reception. A doctor is available on Monday & Thursday, between 17.00 hours to 18.00 hours, at iCISA premises. For medical emergencies there is a well-equipped 24x7 private hospital within 1.5 kilometres of iCISA. Drinking water provided in iCISA is purified by a Reverse Osmosis plant and is laboratory tested.
For more information, please also refer to instructions sent along with the selection letter.
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18
Important coordinates :
International Centre for
Information Systems and Audit (iCISA),
A-52, Sector 62, Institutional Area,
Noida-201307, UP, India
Venkatesh Mohan
Director General
Telephone: +91-120-2400046
Fax: +91-120-2400041,2401430
E-mail: [email protected]
Swati Pandey
Director
Telephone: +91-120-2400129
Mobile: +91-9999101467
Fax: +91-120-2401430
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Officer (ITP)
Telephone: +91-120-2402104
Mobile: +91-8800440697
Fax: +91-120-2401430
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Connect
Visit us at http://www.icisa.cag.gov.in to know more about iCISA
Also connect with us at ICISANOIDA on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/Icisanoida)
Information you can use
At the Airport: After disembarking at the International Terminal of New Delhi airport, you will clear immigration and proceed for baggage collection. If you do not have dutiable items simply walk through the green channel and head towards the exit gate. However, if you have dutiable items, declare them with the Customs Officer on the red channel before exiting. A representative from iCISA will be present in front of the Exit gate no.6 with a placard displaying 'iCISA'. He/She would help you reach the institute. In case you miss the iCISA representative, you may take a cab from any of the reputed services providers like Meru, Ola, Uber, etc. Payment would be made by us.
For more information, please take a look at our “Advisory on arrival at New Delhi International Airport” at www.icisa.cag.gov.in.
In case of any problem, please contact our liaison personnel at any of the following numbers +91-8800440697, 0120-2402104, 0120-2400039, 0120-2400050/51/52.
At iCISA: Please report at iCISA’s reception and check in to the allotted hostel room. An amount of INR 500 will be deducted per day, for your boarding and other expenses, out of the living allowance paid by the Government of India.
Study Tours: You must follow the training schedule that will be handed to you during orientation. This includes details on study/outstation tours. Unless on health grounds, no exceptions are permissible. Visits will have demonstrations, guided tours of work/project sites and meetings with beneficiaries and functionaries providing first-hand experience of the audit process. During field visits, accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Currency: The Indian Rupee (INR) is available in currency notes of denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 2000. Coins are in circulation in denomination of 1, 2, 5 and 10. Money changers are available at the airports and major shopping areas in most cities and banks. Most large shops and departmental stores accept major credit cards. You are advised to keep receipts of currency changed with you till your departure from India.
Communication: Temporary mobile connections can be procured after submitting passport size photograph and photocopy of passport with an application for a local SIM card. A connection takes about 2 to 3 days to be activated.
Healthcare: First-aid kits are available at iCISA reception. A doctor is available on Monday & Thursday, between 17.00 hours to 18.00 hours, at iCISA premises. For medical emergencies there is a well-equipped 24x7 private hospital within 1.5 kilometres of iCISA. Drinking water provided in iCISA is purified by a Reverse Osmosis plant and is laboratory tested.
For more information, please also refer to instructions sent along with the selection letter.
Information Brochure & Training Schedule for 2017-18
Important coordinates :
International Centre for
Information Systems and Audit (iCISA),
A-52, Sector 62, Institutional Area,
Noida-201307, UP, India
Venkatesh Mohan
Director General
Telephone: +91-120-2400046
Fax: +91-120-2400041,2401430
E-mail: [email protected]
Swati Pandey
Director
Telephone: +91-120-2400129
Mobile: +91-9999101467
Fax: +91-120-2401430
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Officer (ITP)
Telephone: +91-120-2402104
Mobile: +91-8800440697
Fax: +91-120-2401430
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Connect
Visit us at http://www.icisa.cag.gov.in to know more about iCISA
Also connect with us at ICISANOIDA on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/Icisanoida)
Information you can use
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