On the 6th of October 2025, European Academy successfully delivered a high-impact online training course on Financial Administration & Audit Preparation for Horizon Europe Projects to the University of Ljubljana, one of the leading research institutions in Central Europe.
The training, conducted via Zoom, attracted 100 participants from across more than 20 faculties and institutes, including the Faculties of Medicine, Law, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnical Sciences, and the Rectorate. Participants held key positions such as Research Managers, Accountants, Heads of Research Offices, Project Managers, and University Teachers, demonstrating the University’s deep institutional commitment to ensuring compliance and excellence in EU project financial management.
Key Learning Highlights
Led by Sara Dishkova, former Auditor at the European Commission, the training tackled the most critical aspects of Horizon Europe financial management, including:
Understanding EU Grant Agreements and sound financial management principles
Eligibility rules for personnel, subcontracting, purchases, and third-party costs
Navigating the non-profit rule, budget transfers, and audit methodology
Best practices to avoid financial corrections and prepare confidently for audits
The comprehensive agenda was carefully designed to address common pitfalls and operational challenges faced by EU project beneficiaries, drawing from real audit scenarios and Commission guidance. The format allowed for tailored discussions on actual vs. unit cost reporting, affiliated entities, and indirect cost allocations, offering participants practical insights directly applicable to their Horizon Europe projects.
This highly interactive training equipped research support staff with both the regulatory knowledge and hands-on tools needed to minimize audit risks and maximize financial performance under EU-funded programmes.
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