Institute Media
Under the patronage of the Dean of the Higher Institute for Accounting and Financial Studies at the University of Baghdad—Certified Accountant and Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Mohammed Thajeel Al-Maamouri—the Institute’s Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Federal Board of Supreme Audit, held a specialized workshop titled “Internal Control Manual Issued by the Federal Board of Supreme Audit.” The event took place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Higher Institute’s hall.
The workshop has a notable turnout, including heads and members of academic departments, teaching staff, as well as the institute’s administrative and general personnel, all gathered to strengthen oversight concepts and refine financial and administrative mechanisms.
The workshop’s key topics were presented by a distinguished group of professors and specialists, namely:
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Naglaa Sada Hassoun (Assistant Dean of the Higher Institute).
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Asst. Lecturer Mohammed Jabbar Faraj (Assistant Director of the Audit and Internal Control Department, University of Baghdad).
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Ms. Nagham Najm Abdullah (Director of the Financial Affairs Division, Higher Institute).
The workshop covered a comprehensive range of scientific and practical topics, focusing on the following key objectives:
1- Understanding the content and significance of the Internal Control Manual issued by the Federal Board of Supreme Audit.
2- Outlining the general principles and foundations of an internal control system, as stipulated in the manual.
3- Clarifying the responsibilities of administrative entities in applying and implementing internal control procedures.
4- Discussing mechanisms for assessing internal control risks and exploring ways to address and mitigate them.
5- Enhancing awareness of best practices for internal control within government units.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the Dean emphasized the vital importance of the workshop’s outcomes in consolidating financial transparency and administrative integrity. He commended the insights shared by the presenters and the active engagement of the attendees. Furthermore, he directed that the contents of this manual be adopted as a foundational pillar for improving financial performance, mitigating administrative risks, and enhancing the efficiency of oversight systems—all to the benefit of the Institute and the educational institution as a whole.
