TCU Brings INTOSAI Standards to Auditors in 75 Countries
By Secom / Serint
On October 7 and 8, the TCU held the first round of the International IFPP Competition, focusing on the framework of pronouncements that brings together international public-sector auditing standards. Hundreds of auditors from 75 supreme audit institutions (SAIs), representing the seven INTOSAI regional organizations, registered for the competition.
The test consisted of 30 multiple-choice questions and was available for 24 hours to accommodate participants across different time zones. The initiative was launched by the Professional Standards Committee (PSC), chaired by the European Court of Auditors, and organized by the TCU, which serves as the committee's vice-chair, using funds from the PSC budget.
The competition aims to increase awareness and application of international standards by audit institutions. By encouraging auditors to study the pronouncements in preparation for answering the questions, the initiative helps strengthen audit quality and make audits more consistent, comparable, and reliable.
More than 300 auditors completed the test, demonstrating the initiative's reach. We are confident that the project has broadened many of these professionals knowledge of INTOSAI standards, and we hope this learning will be reflected in the application of the pronouncements and in the quality of the work delivered to society, says Michel Cohen, a director at the Department of International Relations (Serint).
The TCU organized the competition through Serint. The work included setting up an organizing committee, drafting the rules and developing the question bank, procuring and configuring the testing platform, updating the PSC website, and promoting the competition at international events throughout 2026.
The questions were developed and technically validated with contributions from TCU staff and volunteer experts from other INTOSAI bodies. The work was coordinated by Jefferson Souza, with support from auditor Bruno Hartz. We want to recognize participants achievements while also taking into account differences in access to resources and training opportunities across regions. The awards were designed to promote equity and recognize talent across the diverse contexts within the INTOSAI community, Jefferson notes.
The second round is scheduled for November and will involve participants who qualified in the first round. More information is available at psc-intosai.org/2026-international-competition-on-ifpp.
Check the results of the first round on the competition's official website: https://psc-intosai.org/2026-international-competition-on-ifpp/.