Description:
Legislators, public officials and others expect that audits are conducted to ensure compliance with authoritative requirements. Learn the different kinds of compliance audits that might be made, including compliance with regulatory guidelines, contract and grant agreements, conformance with quality requirements, and compliance with established procedures and controls. Learn what auditors might do when they find that authoritative requirement does not produce the desired results. Also, learn the circumstances when a compliance audit might not be appropriate. Through case study exercises, practice a step-by-step process for conducting compliance audits and learn how compliance findings may differ from findings for traditional performance audits. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 2.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Auditors who want to know the principles and general prerequisites in auditing for conformance with authoritative requirements, including contracts and grants. It is also beneficial for others who do grant auditing.
Credits:
16 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Cite the basic auditing principles that apply in conducting compliance audits.
- Explain how audit findings differ for compliance with performance requirements and for compliance with procedures and controls.
- Explain the unique development of cause in auditing compliance.
- Formulate objectives that establish what a given compliance audit is to accomplish.
- Explain the central role of objectives in auditing.
- Plan, execute and report on compliance audits.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code AUDT8095-001 | Start Date May 14, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 15, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8095-002 | Start Date Jun 25, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 26, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8095-003 | Start Date Aug 06, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 07, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8095-004 | Start Date Sep 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 23, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8095-006 | Start Date Sep 24, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Sep 25, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8095-005 | Start Date Nov 05, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 06, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |
- Module 1 The Basics
- Module 2 Relevant Finding Elements
- Module 3 Objectives: Key to Successful Audits
- Module 4 Designing the Audit
- Module 5 Reporting the Audit Results
Other Recommended Courses:
- Quick Response Auditing (AUDT8011)
- Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (AUDT7010)
- Audit Evidence and Documentation (AUDT7011)
- Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control (AUDT8003)
