Employees of the Institute of Economics and Finance took part in an academic conference of SAP University Alliance in EMEA regions (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and cycle of activities devoted to the 10th anniversary of the University Competence Centre under the Technical University of Munich (TUM), held from September 08 to September 15, 2013. Based on the results of their participation in the aforesaid activities directors of the programs for cooperation with higher education institutions of CIS countries “SAP University Alliance” expresses gratitude to the top management of Kazan Federal University and the Rector, Mr. Ilshat R. Gafurov.