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The report reviews progress since the 2003 ROSC A&A Report, evaluates accounting and auditing environments, and examines observed reporting practices, financial statement review processes, and compliance with auditing standards. It also summarizes performance indicators and sets out targeted recommendations, including revising the institutional framework, strengthening the profession, enhancing professional education and training, and improving compliance with accounting and assurance standards, supported by annex A&A performance indicators.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nReport No: AUS0002869  \nNovember 30, 2021  \n© 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW  \nWashington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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Colombia Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) -Accounting and Auditing. © World Bank.”  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; [e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org](e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nTable of Contents 1  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nList of Abbreviations 6  \nAcknowledgements 9  \nExecutive Summary 10  \nObjective of the Report 10  \nOverview 10  \nEconomic Development  11  \nAccounting and Auditing Environment 11  \nProgress since the 2003 ROSC A&A Report 12  \nRecommendations 13  \nFurther Revise the Institutional Framework 13  \nFurther Strengthen the Profession  14  \nEnhance Professional Education and Training  14  \nImprove Compliance with Accounting and Assurance Standards 15  \nPerformance Indicators Summary 15  \n1. INTRODUCTION 19  \nA. 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