The European Commission has introduced simplified cost options in order to easy the implementation of the Structural Funds. All authorities dealing with EU funds as well as project beneficiaries can implement cost simplifications to lighten their administrative burden. They have to adapt their methods without compromising the regularity of expenditure. At this seminar you will learn from our European experts from the: European Commission, DG Economic and Financial AffairsFlemish ESF Agency, BelgiumSwedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth how to: use flat rates and lump sums successfully;proceed with the application of the new cost options and the flat rate methodology;ensure sound audit processes without uncertainty. Become familiar with the practice of simplified costs in managing authorities and their impacts on beneficiaries. With an interactive workshop on “Calculation of cost options” discern.