Proposal to Establisha REPARIS Secretariat

ViennaMarch 16, 2006

Overview

Roles and prioritization of tasks Partner institutions Funding Governance Staffing Location

Roles and prioritization of tasks Secretariat for REPARIS regional activities Facilitation of information exchanges, cooperation and

coordination between accounting and auditing regulators and educators in the region

Provision of timely updates on European and international developments, including through GDLN, conferences, workshops, and dialog with relevant EU/international bodies

Maintenance of REPARIS website Assistance with the development of Country Action Plans

and with the mobilization of associated financial support Priorities and specific country focus to be determined in

light of participating country demands and availability of funding

Partner institutions European

European Commission, CESR, CEBS, CEIOPS, FEE, EFRAG, etc.

International World Bank, IOSCO, Basel Committee, IAIS, OECD,

IASB, IFAC, etc.

National Standard-setters, audit and market regulators,

professional accountancy organizations, educators, etc.

Funding

Public sector Private sector

Governance

Major official financiers and partner organizations Participating country authorities

Staffing and location

Balance between EU Member States and participating countries

Secondments welcome Vienna

Proposal to Establisha REPARIS Secretariat

ViennaMarch 16, 2006