The Slovenian Institute of Auditors
The Slovenian Institute of Auditors (SIA) is a non-profit organization and the leading professional body dedicated to supporting, and developing the auditing, accounting and valuation professions. Established in 1993, SIA acts both as a professional association and as the national regulator in accounting and valuation. It operates in line with Slovenian legislation, European regulations, and international standards, ensuring high-quality practices that promote transparency, integrity, and trust in financial reporting and business practices. Today, more than 1,000 experts are engaged in its activities.
A core function of the Institute is the independent and professional development of key professions under its scope. These include auditors, certified internal auditors, certified accountants, certified information systems auditors, certified valuers, certified tax professionals and sustainability reporting specialists. By setting rigorous standards – drawing on Slovenian law, international frameworks and leading global bodies such as IFAC, IVSC, Accountancy Europe and TEGOVA SIA ensures that its members uphold the highest levels of competence, ethics, and independence.
Beyond professional development, the Institute plays an active role in shaping legislation and advising policymakers, helping to ensure the Slovenia's regulatory environment reflects both national priorities and international best practices. SIA also fosters international cooperation, working closely with European and global organizations to align Slovenia’s standards with EU directives and globally recognized best practices.
The Slovenian Institute of Auditors as a professional organization
The Slovenian Institute of Auditors is a professional organization of the following professions:
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SIA serves as the central professional body for auditors in Slovenia, promoting quality, ethics, and continuous development. It provides training, professional support, and represents the auding profession nationally and internationally. |
This section includes highly qualified accountants who deliver statutory and managerial accounting services. They ensure compliance with accounting standards and assist businesses with financial reporting, taxation, and consulting. |
Specialists in taxation, these professionals advise companies and individuals, ensuring compliance with the latest tax regulations while helping to ethically minimize tax liabilities. |
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This section includes experts in auditing and assessing information systems. They safeguard cybersecurity, data integrity, and compliance with IT governance standards. |
Valuation professionals evaluate assets, businesses, and property, supporting decisions in mergers, acquisitions, and financial reporting |
These experts focus on nonfinancial reporting, particularly environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. They help companies integrate sustainability metrics into their reporting frameworks in line with European reporting standards. |
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Members of this section conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and assurance activities within organizations to improve processes, risk management, and compliance. |
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Memberships
The Slovenian Institute of Auditors is a long-standing full member of leading international professional organizations:
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The SIA's core values
The Institute's values represent the foundation for how it fulfils its mission and pursues its vision. These core values guide the work of the Institute and its members:
independence |
professionalism |
knowledge sharing & creation |
cross- professional collaboration |
selflessness |
non-discrimination towards different professions |
connectivity |
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proactivity |
agility |
responsiveness to environmental & professional challenges |
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The SIA's mission
The mission of the Institute defines its purpose and reason for existence:
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to promote the highest level of professionalism across all professions developed within the Institute. Holders of its professional titles, through responsible, expert and independent services, foster an environment that enables clients to make informed and optimal business decisions. |
The SIA's vision
The vision of the Institute offers a prediction of where the SIA should be heading in the future, what it should be like and what it should do. The SIAs vision is:
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to ensure that the professions it represents are recognized as the most respected, visible and highly qualified in their fields in Slovenia. The Institute acts as a co-creator of their development, fostering an open, efficient and modern environment that supports continuous professional growth. |
The SIA's strategy
The strategy defines how the Institute will realize its vision, while upholding its core values and mission. Its foundation lies in clearly defined goals, brought together in strategic plans.
The Institute’s strategy is:
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to foster a creative environment for the development of its professional sections, making the best use of financial, human and professional resources. Through a strong network, project-based organization and rapid responsiveness, the Institute ensures that all disciplines receive appropriate organizational support and stable sources funding, enabling them to grow autonomously and independently. |











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independence
professionalism
knowledge sharing & creation
cross- professional collaboration
selflessness
non-discrimination towards different professions
connectivity
proactivity
agility
responsiveness to environmental & professional challenges

