Public Audit Institute

Name

Public Audit Institute

Legal name

საჯარო აუდიტის ინსტიტუტი (Public Audit Institute)

Website

https://sai.ge

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Risk, Controls & Audit (Public Sector) (BPAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Public sector auditor certification
• Civil servant training
• Professional development programs
• Government capacity building
• Audit training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Tbilisi

HQ country

Georgia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Fees: The institute generates revenue primarily through course enrollment fees, certification examination fees, and corporate training program fees. Fees are charged per course or program, with discounted rates for partner university students.
2. Research and Consulting Services: Provides research, analytical, expert, and consulting services to interested organizations, which may generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Public Audit Institute is a Georgian state-affiliated educational institution that delivers professional training, certification, and consulting services for public sector auditors and civil servants. It holds the exclusive legal right to certify public sector auditors in Georgia and offers an open-enrollment course catalog plus bespoke corporate training programs, delivered online via Zoom and in-person. Courses span certification programs, managerial skills, data visualization, AI in public service, municipal development, and strategic communications.

Product overview

Public Audit Institute offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered around public sector training and certification. The core offerings include the Public Sector Auditor Certification Program (exclusive certification for auditing services), Municipal Development Programs, and accredited Public Servant Professional Development Programs. The training catalog spans individual courses in financial audit, compliance audit, performance audit, HR management, data visualization, AI in public service, Excel, quality control, and strategic communications. Programs are delivered both online (via Zoom) and in-person, with corporate training options available for government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Sector Auditor Certification Course Exclusive certification program granting the legal right to perform audit services in the Georgian public sector, consisting of a training course and certification exam. Upon passing, a 5-year certificate is issued. General rate 2,000 GEL for training and 300 GEL for examination; discounted rate 750 GEL / 150 GEL for partner university students.
• Managerial Skills for Civil Servants Accredited training program for 1st and 2nd rank civil servants covering 5 modules with 35.45 academic hours on communication, leadership, HR management, and change management. Price: 862 GEL.
• Personal and Professional Competencies Development Course Accredited training course for 3rd and 4th rank civil servants covering 4 modules with 24 academic hours on ethics, administrative procedures, and professional communication. Price: 593 GEL.
• Artificial Intelligence in Public Service: Tools, Use and Management Training course aimed at strengthening public sector employees' capabilities for practical, effective, and responsible use of AI, including prompting skills and ethical AI use. Price: 580 GEL.
• Data Visualization Training Training on analyzing and visualizing large datasets, identifying trends, correlations, and anomalies through diagrams, infographics, and other visual representations. Price: 790 GEL.
• Quality Control and Process Management Training on quality control and process development, including modern defect prevention methodology, process optimization, and statistical control.
• Strategic Communications: From Strategy to Campaign Training on strategic communication planning, audience analysis, message development, and campaign planning for organizational objectives. Price: 575 GEL.
• Municipal Development Program Custom professional training program developed for municipal employees based on audit findings and recommendations, covering internal financial control, risk-based approaches, public property management, infrastructure project management, and public procurement.
• Training Catalog (Corporate Training Programs) Comprehensive catalog of individual and corporate training programs covering audit, finance, HR management, leadership, Excel, project management, and other professional skills, plus bespoke corporate training offerings for government agencies.
• Research and Consulting Services Provides research, analytical, expert, and consulting services to interested organizations, covering topics such as training needs assessments (TNA), completed research projects, and methodologically grounded advisory support.
• International Auditor Training Projects International cooperation projects delivering auditor trainer preparation and audit student preparation courses for foreign Supreme Audit Institutions, with the first engagement delivered to the Azerbaijan Chamber of Accounts in 2023.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kreston GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2024Memorandum of cooperation signed with Kreston Georgia, expanding the institute's professional network in accounting and audit advisory services.
• Azerbaijan Chamber of AccountscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International cooperation for auditor trainer preparation and student preparation courses. The first international project was implemented in Azerbaijan, Baku, where auditor trainer preparation and audit student preparation courses were conducted for 18 auditors of the Azerbaijan Chamber of Accounts.
• USAID GGI (Good Governance Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe public sector auditor certification textbook was developed with support from USAID's Good Governance Initiative project. The textbook covers certification program disciplines including budget legislation, public sector accounting, financial audit, compliance audit, and performance audit.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): ACCA provides globally recognized accounting and audit certifications with significant public sector curriculum and strong emerging-markets presence. Comparable to PAI as a professional certification and training organization in accounting/audit.
• INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI): IDI delivers capacity-building and training to Supreme Audit Institutions globally, including auditor certification pathways aligned with ISSAIs. Directly comparable to PAI's SAI-focused training delivery and certification work.
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA): The IIA is the global authority on internal auditing, offering the CIA certification and extensive professional development. Comparable as an audit-focused certification and training body operating in the public and private sectors.
• CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy): CIPFA is the leading global professional body for public finance, offering qualifications, training, and accreditation specifically for public sector accountants and auditors. Highly comparable to PAI's mandate of certifying public sector auditors and delivering public financial management training.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales): ICAEW offers audit and accountancy qualifications plus structured public sector training programs. Comparable as a chartered accountancy body providing certification plus ongoing professional development courses.

Others

• USAID Good Governance Initiative (GGI): USAID GGI funded PAI's bilingual certification textbook and supports governance reform in the region. Comparable as a donor/funder of public sector audit capacity-building; an enabler/partner rather than a competitor.
• SIGMA (OECD/EU joint programme): SIGMA supports public governance reform, including public financial management and external audit capacity, in EU partner countries. Comparable thematically as a donor-funded public sector governance capacity-building programme, but not a direct training competitor.

Regional players

• Azerbaijan Chamber of Accounts (Training Programs): The SAI of Azerbaijan conducts its own auditor training and capacity-building for national auditors. Comparable to PAI as a regional SAI-affiliated training body, and a counterpart/customer in PAI's international expansion.

Broad incumbents

• European Court of Auditors — Training Activities: The ECA conducts audit training and capacity-building, primarily for EU member-state SAIs and accession countries. Comparable to PAI as a regional SAI training provider, though operating at significantly greater scale and geographic scope.
• KPMG Audit Academy: KPMG's learning academies deliver audit, accounting, and risk training at scale to professionals globally, including public sector-focused programs. Comparable as a broader audit training provider with much wider portfolio and audience reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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