Description:
If you have been assigned to only portions of a performance audit and need an overall perspective of the process, this course is for you. Improve your knowledge and skills related to all phases of the performance audit and the evaluation of results. By working a case study throughout the course, experience a complete audit, including preparing an audit justification, planning and conducting a survey, planning the audit and preparing a report. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.
Duration:
3 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Auditors who have worked on portions of an audit and want to better understand all phases of a performance audit.
Credits:
24 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Plan for and manage audit assignments.
- Identify types of evidence used by auditors and evaluate their quality.
- Survey, review and comment on the adequacy of controls and results.
- Organize and utilize your audit documentation more effectively.
- Implement the audit plan using the necessary tasks and understand staff responsibilities.
- Assemble a findings-based audit report that will obtain and maintain interest.
- Formulate value-added recommendations and obtain acceptance.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code AUDT8032-002 | Start Date Apr 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Apr 23, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8032-001 | 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 AUDT8032-003 | Start Date Aug 19, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 21, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8032-004 | Start Date Sep 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 | |
| Session Code AUDT8032-005 | Start Date Nov 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 19, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,199.00 |
- Module 1 Types of Audits
- Module 2 Internal Control
- Module 3 Audit Findings and Evidence
- Module 4 Conducting an Audit Survey
- Module 5 Part I of Case Study - Preparing a Survey Plan
- Module 6 Planning the Audit
- Module 7 Part II of Case Study - Preparing a Audit Plan
- Module 8 Implementing the Plan and Reporting the Audit Results
- Module 9 Part III of Case Study - Reporting the Audit Results
Other Recommended Courses:
- Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update (AUDT7732)
- 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)
- Planning Audit Assignments (AUDT8451)
- Selecting and Planning Audits for Return on Investment (AUDT8914)
