International Accounting & Audit Seminar 2025 – a gathering of expertise in Budapest

We are proud to share that the International Accounting and Audit Seminar, held on 10–11 June 2025, at the Budapest Marriott Hotel, was a great success!

With 33 delegates, from 22 firms, across 10 countries, this year’s seminar, led by Dr. Michael Grüne (Menold Bezler, Germany), brought together a vibrant community of audit and accounting professionals, fostering learning, exchange, and connection in the heart of Europe.

Seminar Highlights

ISA 600 Revisions – Group Audit Insights: Andrew Jarvis (HAT Group, United Kingdom) kicked off the seminar with a practical and engaging keynote on the revised ISA 600 standard, guiding participants through the dos and don’ts of group audit assignments.

IFRS 18 – What’s Changing and Why It Matters: Christian Affolter (Budliger Treuhand, Switzerland) delivered a timely and insightful update on IFRS 18, helping firms prepare for its implications in financial reporting.

Common Pitfalls in Applying ISAs: Returning to the stage, Andrew Jarvis shared invaluable experiences on the typical challenges firms face in applying ISAs, equipping delegates with tools to navigate these complexities effectively.

Member Case Studies – Practical Perspectives Across Europe: Our members shared real-world experiences on:

• The audit process through a non-auditor lens by Zoran Zeljkovic (MGI Dva Dukata, Serbia)

• Auditing financial assets at fair value by Vladimir Kolmakov (MGI Delta, Bulgaria)

• Using AI in compliance work by László Killik (MGI-BPO, Hungary)

• Examples of the use of AI for auditors by Andreas Voigt (Greis Brosent, Germany)

These contributions sparked thoughtful discussion and showcased the innovative practices developing across our network.

ESMA Update – Regulatory Outlook: To conclude the technical program, Dr. Michael Grüne offered a concise update on ESMA, bringing clarity on current regulatory expectations with a focus on recent enforcement decisions.

Thank you

From the welcome dinner to the final wrap-up, the seminar was a celebration of collaboration, expertise, and the power of our international network.

Thank you to all who attended, contributed, and helped make the event a true success!

We look forward to seeing you at our next gathering.

Check out all the great photographs of the event

View and download them from MGI Worldwide’s Flickr album HERE.

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