Gain a foundational knowledge of government auditing to promote the successful delivery of audits and help ensure the integrity and accountability of government to the public.

Learn about the purpose of audit interviews, appropriate interview preparation, building rapport with the interviewee, and accurate interview documentation. Through interactive exercises and application, you will practice conducting the interview using various techniques. This course has been updated in accordance with GAO’s Yellow Book update which is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and performance audits.

Learn the types and phases of audits and explore legislative requirements and guidance pertaining to audit execution of financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and performance audits. Discover the principal audit phases for these type of audits and the relationship between internal controls and the auditing process. The course also addresses Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for audits that may be applied at the federal, state, and local agency levels and provides guidelines for the audit reporting phase with an emphasis on audit findings and recommendations.

Prepare for the CIA® exam with this extensive, five-day course which covers the three essential parts of the CIA® certification, giving you the knowledge and confidence to succeed. You will use the IIA’S CIA® Learning System, an interactive print and web-based review program that covers the entire global CIA® exam syllabus in a flexible, on-demand format. You will also have access to online study tools such as the CIA® review plan, allowing you to create your own study plan, tests, flashcards, and more to make sure you are ready for the exam. This course has been updated to reflect the latest CIA® exam syllabus from 1/1/19.

Understand your role in the auditing process to comply with legislative requirements such as the CFO Act to help ensure accountability and transparency of tax dollar spending. Build competencies in developing financial statement audits with a focus on laws and regulations that guide audits and participate in exercises that use real-world financial documents. This course has been updated in accordance with GAO’s 2018 Yellow Book update which is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after June 30, 2020, and for performance audits beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

Gain a thorough knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to mitigate the risk of financial loss due to fraud through the maintenance of an effective audit function. Additionally, one of the best measures that any organization can take to mitigate the loss associated with fraud is to equip employees with the skills and techniques needed to detect and prevent it. Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of fraud and how it can be detected and prevented is essential to maintaining the financial integrity of any organization, large or small.

Explore the five domains for information systems audits which align with GAGAS and the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual. This type of audit evaluates auditing of programs, governance, implementation, management, and cybersecurity of all the agency’s information systems. Gain practical application through a case study that allows you to apply proper planning and research to build a sound information system audit. This prepares you to offer recommendations for controlling and protecting the data and flow of information, along with interpretation of the controls and operational needs. The case study approach also highlights the specific government guidance for evaluating the confidentiality, integrity, and security of information systems from both an auditor and auditee perspective.

Overcome the challenges of conducting government performance audits by focusing on Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to keep audits on track. You will learn to identify the critical leadership skills needed to perform a self-assessment of your leadership characteristics, how to apply various leadership skills to different situations, and techniques to overcome obstacles during the audit process. You will use this knowledge to work through audit scenarios and challenges to practice your skills in keeping an audit and audit team on track.

Gain an understanding of the importance of establishing precise objectives to the performance audit process through a series of exercises and discussions. This course has been updated in accordance with GAO's Yellow Book update which applies to financial audits, attestation engagements, and performance audits.

Discover how effective performance audits are performed by reviewing auditing basics and learning to develop an audit-focused mentality when establishing a new program and planning for audits. You will also use analytical techniques to meet organizational expectations and respond to challenges in the federal environment.

Understand the various components of performance audits as outlined in GAGAS. After using a design matrix tool that assists in planning, you will learn other standards and techniques for conducting performance audits and reporting audit results. You will gain practical application skills through a case study that allows you to consider planning factors, frame research questions, and determine how to collect data.

Gain the skills needed to structure effective and thought-provoking audit reports. Whether you are new to the report-writing process or seeking a refresher, you will gather insights on written communication skills and techniques that produce effective and meaningful audit reports for financial audits, performance audits, and attestation engagements. You will also learn best practices for preparing impactful audit reports that resonate with the various recipients of the report, including the auditee and external stakeholders.