In Ukraine, as of 2019, there is no nationally functioning system of training and certification of audit specialists. In such circumstances, it is expedient for regulators (especially the Audit Chamber of Ukraine) to use the experience of internationally recognized professional organizations of accountants and auditors. The systems of certification of such organizations are based on the following principles: 1) introduction of a system of interrelated and interdependent training courses and corresponding examinations organized in levels by complexity and direction (theoretical or practical); 2) the requirement for the necessary practical experience in the profession. In this case, the certification system is built up by public professional organizations which also are either authorized regulators or those whose certification is recognized by the relevant government bodies. In Ukraine it is advisable to develop its own national certification system for professional accountants and auditors, using the experience of such organizations as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), etc. In this case, the certification system should meet the needs of the Ukrainian market for independent auditors and provide the opportunity for professionals to obtain the necessary certificate in a timeframe of 2-3 years. An interim solution may be to organize a system of professional training of specialists in Ukraine according to the programs, syllabuses, and using original materials of international professional organizations with the subsequent recognition of these certificates following the Ukrainian legislation. One of these certifications can be the certification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) due to its high authority, reputation, and the optimal ratio of duration and quality of training. The ICAS CA qualification consists of 11 technical disciplines and exams as well as a business ethics exam; it requires a training contract and relevant work experience.Article received 25.04.2019