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:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Auditors new to government performance auditing. Many topics in this course are also covered in Conducting Performance Audits (AUDT7002A).
Credits:
40 CPEsLearning 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 AUDT7001-019 | Start Date Apr 21, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Apr 25, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-005 | Start Date May 05, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 09, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-006 | Start Date May 19, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 23, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-001 | Start Date Jun 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 06, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-007 | Start Date Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 13, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-002 | Start Date Jun 23, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 27, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-008 | Start Date Jul 07, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 11, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-009 | Start Date Jul 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 25, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-010 | Start Date Aug 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 08, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-020 | Start Date Aug 11, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Aug 15, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-003 | Start Date Aug 25, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 29, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-011 | Start Date Sep 08, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 12, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-021 | Start Date Sep 15, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Sep 19, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-012 | Start Date Sep 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 26, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-013 | Start Date Oct 06, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 10, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-004 | Start Date Oct 27, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 31, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-014 | Start Date Nov 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 07, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-015 | Start Date Nov 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 21, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-016 | Start Date Dec 01, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT7001-017 | Start Date Dec 08, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 12, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 |
- Module 1 The Auditing Profession and Standards
- Module 2 Mandating Accountability and Performance
- Module 3 Audit Findings
- Module 4 Planning a Performance Audit
- Module 5 Collecting Data (The Field Work Phase)
- Module 6 Interviewing
- Module 7 Communicating Results (The Reporting Phase)
- Module 8 Developing Auditing Skills
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)
