The 9th European Annual Symposium “EU Funds 2014” will take place as every year in Berlin. From 10th to 12th March 2014 more than 500 attendees from all across Europe will have the once-a-year chance to exchange experiences and to get answers of their questions from top EU Funds experts, representing all important European and national institutions involved in the management and strategy of EU Funds. Clear focus will be put on how to manage the change with the new Generation of European Structural and Investment Funds 2014 - 2020.The European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law is delighted to invite all experts from across Europe, who deal with the management, certification and control of EU Funds to the biggest and most important annual EU Funds event in Europe. Every year more than 500 EU Funds practitioners from all Member States come together to this must-attend European Symposium. Topics will include among others:New responsibilities and challenges for Managing, Certifying and Audit AuthoritiesEfficient use of Financial Instruments that are becoming increasingly importantNew Multi-Funds approaches: Community Led Local Development and Integrated Territorial InvestmentSpecific consequences of the new structures for Agricultural and Fisheries FundsEffectively preventing and prosecuting fraud and corruptionSpecific requirements towards annual clearances of accountsImplications for beneficiaries: How to ensure maximum absorption of available fundingHands-on advice on the closure of Operational Programmes 2007-2013Three intensive workshops will strengthen attendees’ practical expertise:Setting Up a New Management and Control SystemNew Sampling Methods and Calculating the Error Rates in 2014-2020 – Practical ApproachHow to apply for EU Funds – A workshop for BeneficiariesThe 9th European Annual Symposium EU Funds 2014 offers a number of parallel lectures - attendees can design their individual timetable. Special networking possibilities in high class surrounding will be ensured.