Gain a strong foundation in the theory, principles and methodology for conducting performance audits in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Focus exclusively on the knowledge and skills needed for performance auditing: the expectations of public sector auditors, the purposes and types of performance audits, the role of audit objectives, the types and tests of audit evidence, methods of evidence collection and documentation, and the types of performance audit findings and applicable elements of those findings. Practice audit techniques and developing audit findings through a series of case-study exercises.