1. Stefan Koeberle
Director
Operations Services
World Bank

2. A unique opportunity to work together
Objectives
A unique opportunity to work together
Provide a platform for an exchange of regional good practices
Explore ways to effectively implement priority reforms at the regional and national level
Strengthen relations between national stakeholders and key international players
Further the cooperation and harmonization of efforts among international organizations
Build momentum for improved partnership among LCR countries in the fields of accounting and auditing

3. Sessions and Themes
Importance of Reliable Accounting for Economic Development
Globalization: The Impact on Financial Reporting and Auditing
Accounting Standard-Setting
Lessons from Accounting and Transparency Reform
Financial Reporting and Taxation
Accounting in SMEs
Audit Regulation and Public Oversight
Role of SAIs
Accounting in SOEs
Challenges in Public Sector Financial Reporting
Building the Foundations of Accountability

4. Conference Outputs and Outcomes
Establish a Working Group
Publication and dissemination of all conference material throughout the region
Identification of good practices and innovative approaches in LCR
Harmonization and alignment with international standards
Regional cooperation for financial reporting, accounting and auditing capacity development
Facilitate implementation of accounting and auditing reforms