Description
Our premier course for new performance auditors! Develop the personal and professional attributes you need to be successful in the government audit environment. Through lectures, discussions, and exercises, gain an understanding of the Government Auditing Standards, types of audits, the role of audit objectives, qualitative and quantitative audit evidence, the fundamentals of interviewing, risk and control assessment, the preparation of audit documentation, as well as audit findings, reports and their elements. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.Duration
5 days
Level
FoundationalWho Should Attend?
Auditors new to government performance auditing. Many topics in this course are also covered in Conducting Performance Audits (AUDT7002A).Credits
3 CEU's, 40 CPE'sLearning Outcomes
Explain the requirements for and expectations of a government auditor
Describe the legal and regulatory standards that apply to government audits
Describe what occurs during each phase of an audit
Apply Government Auditing Standards when planning, conducting, and reporting the results of your audits
Identify appropriate evidence and prepare audit documentation that meets standards and contains all the necessary elements
Conduct interviews to collect important facts and opinions
Develop audit findings that address conditions, criteria and cause and effect that lead to recommendations.
Communicate and present audit findings to different audiences
Identify knowledge and skill areas in which you may wish to pursue future training and continued career development
Available Sessions
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code AUDT7001-001 | Start Date Nov 18, 2024 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 22, 2024 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-002 | Start Date Dec 02, 2024 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 06, 2024 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-004 | Start Date Dec 09, 2024 11:30 AM EST | End Date Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-003 | Start Date Dec 16, 2024 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 20, 2024 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 |
Other Recommended Courses
- Audit Evidence and Documentation (AUDT7011)
- Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update (AUDT7732)
- Interviewing Techniques for Auditors (AUDT7012)
- Developing and Presenting Audit Findings (AUDT7021)
- Written Communication for Auditors (AUDT8611)
- Analysis Techniques for Auditors (AUDT7900)
- Auditing Grants (AUDT7407)
- Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (AUDT7010)
- Information Systems Auditing (AUDT8029)
- Information Technology for Auditors (AUDT8024)
- Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control (AUDT8003)