An audit is an independent and systematic examination of accounts, books, documents, statutory records and vouchers of a company to ascertain that the financial statements and non-financial disclosures present a fair and true view as well as maintained as required by law. Audits provide an assurance by the third party that the subject matter does not contain a material misstatement. While the term is most frequently used to evaluate the financial information of a legal entity, there are various other areas that are commonly audited: internal controls, secretarial and compliance audit, quality management, water and energy management and conservation as well as project management. As a result, various stakeholders can effectively evaluate and, if necessary, improve the effectiveness of risk management, governance and control processes of the legal entity.

Organization of an audit
Most companies receive an audit once a year, while some, usually large corporations, can receive audits even on a monthly basis. Often, audit is a legal requirement in order to eliminate the intentional misstatements of financial information in an attempt to commit fraud. For some companies, especially publicly traded ones, audits are used to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control measurements. During the process of auditing, auditors are required to follow auditing standards set by the government body. The process is usually organized in six steps:

Requesting documents – auditor requests certain documents listed on the preliminary checklist. These documents may include a previous audit report, bank statements, receipts and ledgers as well as organizational charts, bylaws and standing rules and copies of the board and committee minutes.
Preparing an audit plan – after the auditor has received all required documents, an audit plan is drafted. During this stage, a risk workshop might be conducted in order to identify possible problems.
Scheduling an open meeting – senior management together with key administrative staff are invited to a meeting during which a scope of the audit is explained. Other details, such as time frames, scheduled vacations and interviews with the auditors are discussed.
Conducting fieldwork – auditors are speaking with staff members, reviewing processes and procedures, testing compliance with laws and policies, evaluating internal controls as well as discussing possible problems with the organization.
Drafting a report – auditor prepares a report with detailed findings of the audit. Such details as posting problems, mathematical errors, payments that are authorized and not paid along with other discrepancies and concerns are listed. Finally, the auditor writes a commentary about the findings of the audit and possible solutions for the found problems.
Setting up a closing meeting – management of the audited company discusses the highlighted problems and describes the action plan to address them along with projected completion date. Finally, the management indicates whether it agrees with the problems pointed out by the auditors. It is important to point out that auditors seek to provide only a reasonable assurance that the audited information is free from material error. Which means that they do not check every figure in the financial statements; they also do not look at every transaction that is carried out by the organization. Auditors do not judge the appropriateness of the business activities, strategies or decisions made by the company’s management.

Types of auditors
There are generally three types of auditors:

Internal auditors – employed by the company for whom they are performing the audit. They provide information to the management of the company about the accuracy of their books and the efficiency of their internal control system.
Consultant auditors – performing the same function as internal auditors, but are not employed by the company.
External auditors – follow a set of generally accepted set of standards to evaluate the financial reporting and possible misstatements of the company. Legally required audits need to be performed by external auditors.

Manufacturing is the largest economic sector in the world, which is also one of the most important, directly and indirectly accounting for a large part of all economic activity and all jobs worldwide. It processes items and is dedicated to either creating new goods or adding value by producing finished goods for sale to customers or intermediate goods to be used in the production process. After the industrial revolution that began in Britain a few centuries ago, labour-intensive textile production was successfully replaced by mechanization and the use of fuel. Today, manufacturing creates jobs, technological development and an increase in international investment.

For this reason, some jurisdictions are leveraging manufacturing output and value-added exports to increase their operations, business performance and revenue, and to address the challenges and opportunities that manufacturers face every day in conducting their businesses.

According to Deloitte's 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, China, the United States, Germany, Japan and South Korea are ranked as the top five most competitive manufacturing countries in the world. These countries generate about 60% of global manufacturing GDP.

China
Canada and its provinces compete on a global scale for investments that result in low production costs, low wages for factory workers, and the adoption of globally popular product mandates. As a result, there are some significant trends in Chinese manufacturing that can easily be highlighted. These trends include creating a globally competitive, expansive manufacturing business model, helping to create a competitive business environment for manufacturing in China and increasing sales in domestic and overseas markets. This fact can encourage start-ups to grow, invest and compete with other successful manufacturing companies.

United States
The United States is successful in attracting investment in many of the world's most active industries, such as aerospace, auto assembly, pharmaceuticals, to name a few. The USA has signed an agreement with Germany to implement a dual vocational training program for the advanced manufacturing sector. US business policies focus primarily on technology transfer, sustainability, monetary control, and science and innovation, giving manufacturing companies (automotive in Detroit and high-tech in Silicon Valley) a competitive advantage.

Germany
Germany retains a relatively high share of manufacturing exports. The country provides long-term support in government-sponsored science labs and national programs created to foster manufacturing innovation in areas such as solar and wind power and renewable energy (renewable energy sources accounted for 28% of the country's electricity generation in 2014). In addition to an energy revolution in the manufacturing industry, the country is striving to phase out nuclear energy.


Japan
Japan has a technology-intensive manufacturing sector that dominates the global manufacturing landscape in most advanced economies. The country maintains manufacturing competitiveness as there is a close link between manufacturing competitiveness and innovation. Japan has strong potential to become one of the most advanced manufacturing jurisdictions in the world. The Robot Revolution Realization Council was established in the country in 2014 as part of the Japan Revitalization Plan, introducing infrastructure and energy resources for next-generation vehicles. Japanese companies account for 50% of the global factory robot market.

South Korea
As the world leader in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCD), smartphones and memory chips, automobiles, and the world's largest shipbuilder, South Korea is actively pursuing growth in free trade agreements with more than 50 countries. The country invests heavily in education and produces a large number of researchers every year. It is also known that supporting manufacturing innovation in South Korea with venture capital investments to boost high-tech startups is identified as a strategic priority.

Whether it is an alliance, incorporated union, federal union or supranational body here is the list of unions the country is a member of. Sweden is a member of several unions. They are European Union, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Schengen Area, United Nations, World Bank, World Trade Organization.

European Union
Sweden is a member of European Union. On 1 January 1995, it joined the EU as a full member state. The EU is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries that together form a politico-economic union and cover much of the European continent. It covers an area of 4,324,782 km, with an estimated population of over 508 million. People can travel freely throughout most of the continent. Operating as a single market, the EU is a major world trading power. And it's become much easier to live, work and travel abroad in Europe.

International Monetary Fund
Sweden is a member of International Monetary Fund. On 31 August 1951, it joined the IMF as a member. The IMF is an organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., of 189 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability and facilitate international trade. The IMF now plays a central role in the management of balance of payments difficulties and international financial crises. The union is governed by and accountable to the all 189 member countries. As of 2010, the fund had SDR 476.8 billion (about US$ 755.7 billion).

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Sweden is a member of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. On 28 September 1961, it joined the OECD as a member. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (French: Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, OCDE) is an international economic organisation of 34 countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade, and promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being. It is a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. OECD work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. OECD measures productivity and global flows of trade and investment.

Schengen Area
Sweden is a member of Schengen Area. On 25 March 2001, it was accepted into Schengen Area. The Schengen Agreement is a treaty which led to the creation of Europe's borderless Schengen Area. It entitles every EU citizen to travel, work and live in any EU country without special formalities. It was signed on 14 June 1985 by five of the ten member states of the then European Economic Community near the town of Schengen, Luxembourg. Schengen cooperation enhances free movement of persons by enabling more than 400 million EU citizens to cross internal borders without being subjected to border checks.

United Nations
Sweden is a member of United Nations. On 19 November 1946, it joined the UN at its inception date as a full member state. Founded in 1945, the United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. The work of the United Nations are guided by the principles contained in its founding Charter. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing aid.

World Bank
Sweden is a member of World Bank. On 31 August 1951, it became a member of the World Bank Group. The World Bank is international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries. It's like a cooperative, made up of 189 member countries. These member countries are represented by a ministers of finance who are the ultimate policymakers at the World Bank. The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty.

World Trade Organization
Sweden is a member of World Trade Organization. On 1 January 1995, it joined the WTO as a member. The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization which regulates international trade. At its core are the WTO agreements ratified in national parliaments. It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. The WTO deals with regulation of trade between participating countries by providing a framework for negotiating trade agreements and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants' adherence.

Confidus Solutions list of banks in Greece contains 7 banks.

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National Bank of Greece
Eurobank Ergasias
Alpha Bank
Piraeus Bank
Attica Bank
Millennium Bank
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