Description:
Learn the basic processes, tools, and techniques involved in auditing today's information systems. Become familiar with the basic audit techniques specified in the U.S. Government Accountability Office's Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), selected National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications and other relevant audit guidance by engaging in exercises, case studies, lectures, and discussions. Improve your skill set by discovering alternative methods of evaluating and testing both general and business process application controls, including identifying indicators of potential fraud. UPDATED TO REFLECT THE REVISED 2014 INTERNAL CONTROL STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.
Duration:
3 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Auditors who need exposure or to refresh their skills in information systems auditing.
Credits:
24 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Provide a conceptual framework of internal controls in a computer environment.
- Discuss the primary steps in conducting a risk assessment of an IT system.
- Review the audit implications of recent technological changes.
- Review the evaluation and testing procedures for General and Business Process Application Controls.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code AUDT8029-005 | Start Date Jun 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8029-002 | Start Date Jul 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 31, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8029-003 | Start Date Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 18, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8029-001 | Start Date Sep 23, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 25, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8029-004 | Start Date Dec 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 |
- Module 1 Performing Information System Controls Audits
- Module 2 Professional Guidance and Standards
- Module 3 Risk Considerations for an IT System
- Module 4 Auditing in a Changing Environment
- Module 5 Assessing the Effectiveness of General Controls
- Module 6 Assessing the Effectiveness of Business Process Application Controls
- Module 7 Case Study
Other Recommended Courses:
- Information Technology for Auditors (AUDT8024)
- Auditing with Data Analytics (AUDT8100)
- Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection (AUDT7200)
- Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data (AUDT8043)
