Government Audit Training Institute (GATI)
The Government Audit Training Institute (GATI) of Graduate School USA has been the premier provider of government audit training since 1978. GATI offers 48 up-to-date-auditing courses covering current competencies needed at all career levels by government auditors and analysts.
GATI courses emphasize training for performance auditing and program evaluation, as well as contract, grant, financial, IT and system security audits. Courses cover auditing objectives of assessing and promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness, performance measurement, internal control, risk assessment, analytics and fraud prevention and detection. They also address all aspects of successful auditing processes and current methodologies –such as planning, sampling, report writing, interviewing, critical thinking and managing audit projects and staff.
CFOC Trusted Training Provider
Graduate School USA is a trusted training provider for the Chief Financial Officers Council. In coordination with the OMB, we’ve developed a curation of programs to foster workforce modernization within the financial community. Through this initiative, we aim to deliver a comprehensive learning experience to aid the federal government’s mission to better serve the public.
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All GATI courses meet GAGAS and NASBA continuing professional education requirements. Most GATI courses are aligned with DoD Financial Management Certification requirements.
All Graduate School, courses labeled as AUDT within the Government Audit Training Institute qualify for, and are based upon, the GAGAS defined 24 Government Auditing CPE requirement (as well as the remaining 56 CPE of the 80 total required in a two year period) and are NASBA compliant.
Many of the other Graduate School courses listed with ACCT, FINC, BUDG, ACQI, PGMT, COMM, WRIT labels also qualify for GAGAS eligible CPE.
The GAO Guidance on GAGAS Requirements for Continuing Professional Education says..."The term "auditor" used throughout GAGAS...includes individuals who may be titled auditor, analyst, evaluator, inspector, or may have a similar position". So the terms Audit or Auditor used in GATI course listings apply generically to all position titles engaged in audit, evaluation and similar work.
GATI instructors are subject matter expert practitioners, representing the diversity of our students and providing personal attention to their training needs.
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GOVERNMENT AUDITING, ANALYSIS, AND EVALUATION COURSES BY COMPETENCY AREA AND LEVEL
To help you map out your training plan, we've created a COMPETENCY AREA AND LEVEL of the following courses that includes levels. The three levels are: All, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced.
Basic and Refresher Auditing Skills
- Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (AUDT7010)
- Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors (AUDT7020)
- Basic Governmental Auditing (AUDT7001)
- Audit Evidence and Documentation (AUDT7011)
- Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update (AUDT7732)
- Conducting Performance Audits (AUDT7002)
- Interviewing Techniques for Auditors (AUDT7012)
- Developing and Presenting Audit Findings (AUDT7021)
- The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting (AUDT8032)
- Quick Response Auditing (AUDT8011)
Performance Audit & Program Evaluation
- Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (AUDT7010)
- Conducting Performance Audits (AUDT7002)
- Introduction to Program Evaluation (PGMT7003)
- Data Collection Methods (PGMT8011)
- Intermediate Performance Auditing (AUDT8046)
- Using Metrics to Assess Performance (AUDT8027)
- Cost Benefit Analysis Workshop (PGMT8100)
- Auditing Performance Outcomes (AUDT9012)
- Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up & Implementation (AUDT8034)
- Management Analysis Advanced Applications (PGMT9000)
- CIGIE Quality Standards for Evaluations and Inspections: Review and Application (AUDT7050)
Writing & Communications
- Clear Writing through Critical Thinking (WRIT7100)
- Developing and Presenting Audit Findings (AUDT7021)
- Interviewing Techniques for Auditors (AUDT7012)
- Written Communication for Auditors (AUDT8611)
- Preparing Effective IG Semiannual Reports to Congress (AUDT8300)
- Presentation and Briefing Skills for Auditors (AUDT8522)
- Writing Audit Reports by Objectives (AUDT8511)
- Reviewing Other People's Report Writing (AUDT9502)
Analysis & Analytics
- Microsoft Excel Introduction (SPRD7010)
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate (SPRD8010)
- Microsoft Excel Advanced (SPRD9010)
- Analysis Techniques for Auditors (AUDT7900)
- Auditing with Data Analytics (AUDT8100)
- Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques (AUDT8913)
- Data Analytics for Fraud Prevention (AUDT8915)
- Practical Statistical Sampling for Auditors (AUDT8112)
- Decision Support Analytics (FINC8120)
- Intermediate Decision Support Analytics (FINC9150)
Internal Controls & Information Security
- Army Managers' Internal Control Administrators’ Course (AUDT9015)
- Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control (AUDT8003)
- Compliance Auditing (AUDT8095)
- Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection (AUDT7200)
- Assessing Controls in Performance Audits (AUDT8021)
- Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls (AUDT8811)
- Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation (AUDT8034)
- Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors (AUDT8916)
Financial
- Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (AUDT7010)
- Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors (AUDT7020)
- Government Standard General Ledger (ACCT8100)
- Auditing Grants (AUDT7407)
- Introduction to Financial Management (FINC7000)
- Contract Auditing (AUDT8802)
- Antideficiency Act (FINC7207)
- Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls (AUDT8811)
- Understanding Federal Financial Statements (FINC8103)
- Non-Defense Working Capital Funds (FINC9250)
Fraud
- Detection and Prevention of Fraud (AUDT8004)
- Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud (AUDT8005)
- Contract and Procurement Fraud (AUDT8036)
- Data Analytics for Fraud Prevention (AUDT8915)
- Zeroing In On Bribes and Kickbacks (AUDT8950)
- Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection (AUDT7200)
- Making Your Case to Prosecute Fraud (AUDT8090)
Information Technology
- Information Technology for Auditors (AUDT8024)
- Information Systems Auditing (AUDT8029)
- Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection (AUDT7200)
- Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data (AUDT8043)
Behavioral, Planning & Results
- Creative and Critical Thinking for Auditors (AUDT8012)
- Ethical Decision Making for Auditors (AUDT9030)
- Project Management Essentials (PGMT7007)
- Planning Audit Assignments (AUDT8451)
- Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation (AUDT8034)
- Selecting and Planning for Return on Investment (AUDT8914)
- Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: The Power of Influence and Situational Awareness (AUDT8911)
- Auditing Performance Outcomes (AUDT9012)
Management & Leadership
- Ethical Decision Making for Auditors (AUDT9030)
- Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance (AUDT9035A)
- Leadership, Motivation & Accountability for High-Performance Audit Organizations (AUDT9010)
- Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation (AUDT8034)
- Effective Audit Supervision (AUDT9002)
- Managing the Audit Engagement (AUDT9102)
- Reviewing Other People's Report Writing (AUDT9502)
- Leading Teams & Groups (TDEV8200)
- Managing for Results (EXEC9913)
- Skills for Leading & Managing Audit Projects (AUDT9109)
Executive One Day Seminars and CIA Exam Preparation
- Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: A Guide to Achieving Power with People (AUDT8901)
- Ethical Decision Making for Auditors (AUDT9030)
- Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques (AUDT8913)
- Data Analytics for Fraud Prevention (AUDT8915)
- Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud (AUDT8005)
- Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors (AUDT8916)
- Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance (AUDT9035)
- Selecting and Planning Audits for Return on Investment(AUDT8914)
- CIA Exam Prep Review Course
Investigator Training Courses
- Contract and Procurement Fraud for Investigators (INVG8005)
- Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection for Investigators (INVG8020)
- Data Analytics for Fraud Detection for Investigators (INVG8025)
- Detection and Prevention of Fraud for Investigators (INVG8000)
- Making Your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators (INVG8010)
- Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators (INVG8030)
- Investigating Bribes and Kickbacks (INVG8015)
GOVERNMENT AUDITING, ANALYSIS, AND EVALUATION COURSES BY COMPETENCY AREA AND LEVEL
To help you map out your training plan, we've created a COMPETENCY AREA AND LEVEL of the following courses that includes levels. The three levels are: All, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced.
Basic and Refresher Auditing Skills
Virtual Auditing Instructor-Led Courses
Graduate School USA’s Government Audit Training Institute (GATI) delivers training to help you perform your job with excellence – while earning the Government Auditing CPE requirements you need. Our virtual courses provide practical tools and techniques that you can use on the job right away.
Certified Government Auditor Program - 3 Levels
Attain professional certification while earning your CPE at GATI. Enroll today!
Virtual & OnDemand Courses
In addition to in-person instruction, we also offer a variety of training modalities including virtual instructor-led, blended, and OnDemand online courses. Our extensive portfolio of courses are mapped to OPM proficiency with up-to-date content that can be immediately used on the job.