The Center for Continuing Education at the University of Information Technology and Communications (UOITC) organized a specialized scientific seminar titled “The Field Financial Accountant.” The seminar was held as part of the National Strategy for Education and Training activities for October 2026, and in implementation of the directives issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, aiming to develop administrative and financial skills and enhance the professional competence of accountants.

The seminar was presented by Asst. Lecturer Ayat Adnan Jassim from the University’s Department of Auditing and Financial Control. She reviewed the stages of the accounting cycle, the mechanisms of recording and posting entries, and the critical importance of supporting documentation in verifying financial operations and ensuring their accuracy, as well as the foundations of the accounting system and account classification.

Furthermore, the seminar addressed the mechanisms for preparing basic financial statements, including the income statement, financial position (balance sheet), cash flows, and changes in equity. It also covered the necessary administrative skills to elevate performance efficiency, foremost of which are planning, time management, prioritizing, problem-solving, and risk management.
Additionally, the seminar highlighted the importance of transparency and reliability in financial information, and its pivotal role in meeting the requirements of managements, investors, lenders, and tax authorities, while emphasizing the absolute necessity of preparing clear, accurate, timely, and comparable financial data.