4th Eurasian Forum of Accountants and Auditors 2013 26-28 September, JW Marriott Absheron Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Organized by: Association of Professional Financial Managers of Azerbaijan APFM-ICFM/ICB Azerbaijan Partners: ICFM/ICB Global Chamber of Auditors of Azerbaijan Republic Union of Economists of Azerbaijan Republic State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE FORUM 2011 The 3-rd “Eurasian Forum of Accountants and Auditors” was held in Baku between the 15th and 17th of September at Hyatt Regency Baku Hotel. APFM – ICFM was the organizer of this forum. The forum addressed the following topics: THE APPLIED PROBLEMS OF IFRS AND ISA IN INCREASING THE TRANSPARENCY Among speakers were: Suleyman GASIMOV- Vice-President of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic Yahya MUSAYEV-Deputy Minister of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan Republic Szymon RADZISZEWICVZ -Senior Technical Manager overseeing the Member Body Development of International Federations of Accountants (IFAC) Kamran ALIYEV-Chief of Department for Struggle for Corruption at Main Prosecutors of Azerbaijan Republic Nail SANLI-The President of Union of Chambers of Independent Accountants and Certified Public Accountants Organizations of Turkey (TURMOB) Horia NEAMTU -The President of Chamber of Financial Auditors of Romania Vahid Novruzov- Chairman of Audit Chamber of Azerbaijan Republic Ilgar VALIYEV-Head of Azerbaijan Representative of “Ernst & Young Holdings,Bi.Vi.” İvan NESTERENKO -Chairman of Audit Chamber of Ukraine Aleksandr PAPAIKA -Counselor of Prime Minister of Ukraine, President of Professional Accountants and Auditors Federation Anastasia RUSAKOVA - Chairman of ICFM Coordinating Council Oksana SAKHNATSCKAYA-Head of State Committee Body of Securities and Stock Market of Ukraine Boqdan LUKASHEVICH-Chief Accountant of National Bank of Ukraine, Director of Accounting Methodological Department Lyudmila KHORUJIY-The President of Institute of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Russia Muhammed BOTIROV -Chairman of Audit Chamber of Uzbekistan Fergana Region Jiri VRBA-The Chairman of the Disciplinary Commission of Chamber of Auditors of the Czech Republic Asaf ASADOV-Counselor of Tax Minister of Azerbaijan Republic FORUM THEME Welcome to 4th EURASIA FORUM OF ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS Internal Control and Risk Management The successes of the 3rd forum encouraged us to start the preparation of the 4th Eurasian Forum of Accountants and Auditors in Baku This forum will bring together experts, REGISTRATION professional accountants and auditors from APFM office Eurasia and give the delegates brilliant opportunity AZ1052 Baku, Azerbaijan to see and listen to the representatives of well 1996, Y.V Chaminzaminli str. known professional organizations. Afen Plaza, 2nd floor www.apfm.az Coordinator: Sabina Afandiyeva e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +994 12 564 22 37/38 Mob: +994 50 205 06 99 Preliminary program of the forum Opening Ceremony 26 september, 2013 National Museum of History of Azerbaijan The National History Museum of Azerbaijan was 90 in 2010. The museum named after Azerbaijan state Museum in the beginning of its activity and since then continues to strengthen its profile. The museum attracted people’s attention to its expositions and exhibitions reflecting all period of Azerbaijan history. Today 300 thousand patterns immortalizing the history of our nation are saved in various funds of the museum. In the library of the museum are more than 80. 000 books, as well as rare journals and newspapers printed in the early of 19th -20th centuries. The museum building is one of the beautiful architectural monuments of Baku. It was built on the basis of chief architect Josef Goslavsky’s project. The mansion was the residence of famous entrepreneur and philanthropist of Hadji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev and since 1920 the building began its activity as a museum. Preliminary program of the forum JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel 27 september , 2013 Registration: 09:00- 10:00 The program of the forum is under discussions Preliminary program of the forum Gala Dinner at Gala Bazaar 27 September , 2013 Gala State Historic Ethnographic Reserve The Gala State Historic Ethnographic Reserves covers 156 hectares. In this area, 216 architectural and archaeological monuments are preserved. The oldest of discovered monument of the ancient settlement dates from the third millennium BC. This means that people lived and worked in the village of Qala for 5 thousand years. Among the architectural monuments in the territory of the village of Qala, 5 mosques, 3 baths, 4 castle reservoir ruins, a mausoleum, and residential homes are preserved. Preliminary program of the forum Closing Ceremony 28 September , 2013 Excursion to Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory Azerbaijan has an astronomical glory thanks to the presence of the famous Maragha Observatory in the South Azerbaijan established in XIII century by Middle Ages Azerbaijani astronomer Nasiraddin Tusi. A new remarkable stage in the development of the national astronomy started in XX century. In 1953 in Azerbaijan there began to operate permanent astronomical expedition. This expedition inspected several districts of Azerbaijan, including Shamakhy, and has given a conclusion (June, 1953) about final selection of the Pirgulu site for building of an Observatory Sightseeing of Baku One of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable architectural landmarks, Icherisheher, the old Citadel of Baku,. The area boasts of a number of historic sites, 4 out of them are famous worldwide, whereas 28 are of the national significance. With a dominant coastal location overlooking the Caspian Sea, the Citadel is encompassed within an impressive mediaeval fortress wall. The Walled city, together with the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshah Royal Palace have been a part of the UNESCO’s Icherisheher (Baku’s One of the most remarkable Cultural Heritage List since 2000. Inner City) mediaeval architectural landmarks and the residence of the Shirvanshah royal dynasty, The massive Maiden Tower located on the coast of the the Shirvanshah Palatial Caspian Sea, with the shape unparalleled in the world, The Maiden Tower Complex is still dominating is an iconic landmark and a symbol of the city of Baku. Baku’s centuries-old Citadel. The Tower’s height is 31 meters from the north and 28 The whole ensemble comprises meters from the south. With 16,5 meters in diameter, 9 constructions varying in their the Tower’s walls are 5 meters thick. With estimated structure and functions. These age around the 8-7 century B.C., the Maiden Tower are: the Residential Premises, comprises 8 floors, each of them built of a fine cut the Assembly Hall stone with cupola-shaped ceiling. The levels are (Divankhane), the Dervish connected by stairs within the south-eastern wall. Tomb, the Eastern Gate Connection between the levels could be also provided (portal), the Palatial Mosque, by rope. In the past, the entrance itself consisted of the Tomb and the Bathhouse several levels. with the water reserve (ovdan). The Minor Karavanserai The Minor Karavanserai, also known as the Khan Karavanserai, dates back to the late 15th-early 16th centuries. Karavanserais, a type of mediaeval inns, were usually located on trading routes. An art salon, quite popular among visitors and local people, is currently operating at the Minor Karavanserai offering works by local artisans together with the mouthwatering local cuisine. Besides this, the visitors may also see the handicrafts being hereby manufactured. The Fortress Wall (Rampart) The Fortress Wall of Baku was erected approximately in 1138- 1139 following the order by King Manuchehr III of the Shirvanshah Dynasty (1120-1149). Originally 1500 meters long, the Rampart is currently preserved at the distance of about 600 meters. The Wall was built of fine local sandstone, 3-3.5 meters thick and 8-12 meters high. The Temple of Atashgah, the State History and Architecture Reserve Atashgah, the Zoroastrian shrine, is located in Surakhane area, south- east of the Peninsula of Absheron, 30 kilometers away from Baku. In its present-day view, the Temple was erected in the 17-18th centuries upon the spot where natural gas was running onto the surface through fissures in porous limestone. It was this everlasting flame of the Land of Fire (Azerbaijan’s traditional name) that attracted visitors from all over the world.. As a unique place of worship and cultural site, Atashgah got the status of the State History and Architecture Reserve as of 2007. Cultural Life and Entertainment Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after M.F.Akhunov was built in 1920 associating opera and drama groups. Historically professional Azerbaijan national opera originates from January 12, 1908 with opera “Leyli and Mejnun” of composer U.Hajibeyov. In 1959, it was named as Academic theatre of Opera and Ballet «Theatre of Opera and Ballet» Green Theatre, opened in 1960, was one of the favorite place for city population. Most important cultural events had been taken place in it. Many popular art masters of Azerbaijan,post Soviet Union and foreign countries appeared on this stage. After general reconstruction in 2007, this theatre recommenced its activity. Green Theatre The building of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic was built in 1910-12 according to the project of “Summer house for public meetings”. After establishment of Soviet Power in Azerbaijan in 20 years, this building became place where gathered many music lovers, as well as orchestra and ensembles. State Philharmonic has a great role in cultural life of the republic. «Philharmonic» The Museum of Modern Art was established on March 20th, 2009. There are about 1000 exhibits of Azerbaijani sculpture and art in the vanguard style. Visitors can get acquainted with works of Azerbaijani sculptors and artists.The children's art room, library, video hall, restaurants and art cafes are at your disposal. Azerbaijanian Folklore The process of formulation of folk dance art in Azerbaijan has rooted in early ages. The first dances were ritual and hunter’. The most popular folk dances nowadays are: “tarakama”- nomad, “innabi”,“yalli”, “vagzali”, “mirzeyi”,danced mainly in weddings. Azerbaijan kitchen belongs to the most interesting and original kitchens of the world.