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My FellowshipMy Canadian placement:City of Toronto Auditor General’s Office My Canadian audit team:I was involved in audits on stormwater and on Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment’s contract for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both led by Assistant Auditor General Ariane Chan. My most valuable learning:My most valuable learning was the importance of sharing summaries of key documents with my team and team leader during the initial stages of audit scoping. I realized that continuously collaborating throughout this process helps reduce trial and error among team members. How my Canadian colleagues and mentors helped me:I greatly appreciated how my Canadian colleagues and mentors not only delegated tasks effectively but also took the time to check in on my progress and provide coaching when needed. They also shared their personal time to help me experience and understand Canadian culture. What I enjoyed most:First, the CAAF training provided me with expert education while allowing me to share diverse perspectives with my fellow participants. Additionally, my time in my host office introduced me to new cultural approaches to audit, which were incredibly valuable for my professional growth. My special project:A comparative analysis of audit methods between Canada and the Republic of KoreaI developed my project with the guidance of my mentor at the City of Toronto Auditor General’s Office, Audit Manager Daniel Du. About my project:My project is a comparative study of audit methods between Canada and South Korea. Rather than focusing on specific skills inherent to auditors, it aims to extract elements from Canada’s audit procedures and culture that could be applicable to South Korea, based on CAAF training and work experience from the Toronto Auditor General’s Office. The project will be shared with all employees through the internal website, with the final goal of improving the audit procedures and culture in South Korea. How CAAF and my host office helped:Through mentoring in Toronto, I was able to adapt more easily to the audits I participated in. Additionally, by completing training on various cases and models through CAAF, I was able to gain indirect experience with Canada’s audit methods. The skills and knowledge I improved by developing this plan:Just as the term "audit" is derived from the Latin word for "to hear" (audire), communication is a crucial element. I was able to learn about communication skills with colleagues and auditees. Additionally, by reviewing South Korean audit methods, I deepened my understanding of our own approach. My future impact:The new knowledge I’m most excited to share with my colleagues:In Toronto, once the audit scoping is completed, a presentation is made to all staff (around 40 people), followed by a process to gather their feedback. I found this to be an effective procedure as it allows for the incorporation of diverse perspectives. The difference I hope to make:From the perspective of gender equality, I believe it is essential to continuously consider whether audits can provide equitable benefits to all citizens. Additionally, from the viewpoint of the SDGs, I think we need to reflect on how audits can contribute to global sustainability beyond national borders. My professional goals:In the short term, I want to apply what I learned from the Fellowship to performance audits. In the long term, I hope to contribute to society by improving audit practices. |
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The most Canadian thing I did was…Participate in apple picking at a farm near Toronto. It was impressive to see families and friends coming together to experience nature. My favourite cultural experience in Canada was…Watching the trick-or-treating on Halloween. It felt heartwarming to see not only families but also neighbors coming together to support the children's childlike spirit. |
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