Audit Methodology & Standards Training Live Online

This training opened up my mind and expands my experience in many ways. I can now go back to work and be able to conduct an audit.

Lois M.

The class is very nice and comfortable for learning. The professor is very professional and great at his job.

Jazzy H.

I had a great time and I really liked the in-person class. This was very helpful for my role and the instructor was helpful and explained everything in great detail.

Hans W.

Instructor was very knowledgeable and knew how to make the learning easily understandable. Made the class very interactive and participative, a very appreciative approach.

Papyss N.

I have had this instructor before and have always enjoyed any class he teaches. This one was no exception and was an excellent course.

Timothy W.

I am very thankful for this opportunity. The class was conducted one-on-one, and I truly appreciate both my instructor and the Graduate School for making this possible. The most valuable aspect of the training was its personalized focus—it was tailored specifically to my current situation, which made it highly relevant and immediately applicable. In the past, I’ve taken training from the Graduate School and other providers, but the material often catered to large agencies like the Department of Defense. This time, however, the instruction was centered on my needs, which made a significant difference.

Andy Lee

Great course and refresher for all level of staff. Instructor was very supportive and provided encouraging and relevant feedback.

Guytele Lubin-Marsan

The instructor was informative and gave sufficient feedback on how my interviewing techniques could be improved. Overall, I enjoyed this class, although it was intensive and it challenged my skills. I definitely left the class knowing how to structure my interviews so that they are efficient and effective.

Melissa Holt

The instructor presented the information clearly and was able to provide many good examples from throughout his career. The course content aligned with my expectations and provided me tools I will be able to apply at work.

Matthew G.

Overall, the class was very informative and provided skills I can use in my job and hopefully influence the direction and outcomes of audits. Quick Response Auditing provides great alternative approaches to deliver timely reports with high impact.

Austin Tomlin

Mark was very knowledgeable. There were only 3 of us which was great. Mark made the subject interesting and fun.

Tanya Boone

Great for people for all levels of experience. Nice intro, great simulations of real world scenarios, wonderful course.

Paul Jovanovic

Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and great examples from real-world experience.

Brigitte M.

Good experience and would recommend this instructor/class! Very good instructor. Made the class interesting and fun.

Ryan K.

Very detailed and hands-on!

Terry Martey

Eulica, the instructor was very informative and proactive about making sure we understood the materials and concepts taught. She provided adequate time for breaks and questions and made it easy to follow along.

Shiv Patel

The instructor was so engaging and really taught the materials well. I loved the class!

Tina V.

Great course and the instructor is exceptional! I need to learn more about other similar online courses from Graduate School USA.

Gillian Doone

Great course, very informative, and a great instructor!

Davonna B.

Good courses especially to go over the 2024 revisions to the YB. Instructor was very good and demonstrated strong knowledge of the course materials. He responded to questions with clarity and quickness. I can see the wealth of experience he has based on his responses to questions.

Haser H.

Mr. Stephen Westhoff is the best CPE instructor I've ever had. So knowledgeable and informative. He is kind and caring and goes out of his way to make sure we feel included and understand the material at hand. He gave us sufficient little breaks exactly when we needed them but also provided us with challenging assignments to invoke critical thinking skills and instill knowledge.

Calli K.

Very knowledgeable instructor.

Jodd J.

I am completing the course with a better understanding of being an auditor and conducting auditing operations. I would recommend this course to others who are new to auditing, especially those coming from peripheral groups like inspectors general.

Keya Riggins

The content was excellent. I enjoyed the instructor's personalities and professionalism. They both possessed a lot of knowledge on the subject and kept us engaged.

Delores F.

This course was clear, practical, and very well put together. The instructor used helpful case examples and tied them directly to the Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), making the lessons more effective. As a fairly new auditor, it strengthened my working knowledge for performance audits and gave me confidence to apply the standards in my audit work.

La-Arnie Lucky

It was a great experience to gain the tools and then be able to immediately apply followed by feedback.

Chanda S.

Michelle Cummings was a great instructor. She made the class easy to follow, fun, and engaging. The content of the class was perfect for real-world scenarios. I liked the various exercises we had. My overall experience of this class was positive. Being an introvert, I was nervous and not really looking forward to the class, but I actually enjoyed it and feel more confident.

Kimberly H.

The instructor is very knowledgeable and very passionate.

Alexander M.

The instructor was a very good facilitator for the class, and I would definitely take a class with her again. The modules were broken up very well. It was overall very beneficial, and I look forward to applying what I learned to real scenarios.

Connor L.

I highly recommend The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting for anyone starting out as an auditor or evaluator. The content was well put together and the course is an invaluable guide.

Nicole Royster

I enjoyed the course and was able to learn a lot from an instructor who has great experience in government auditing! The course content really equipped me with the basics in government auditing and gave me a better understanding of the GAGAS yellow book and internal controls in the green book.

Christina Guerrero

This was a great training class. The materials were to the point without useless filler and the instructor was excellent. Stephen gave many great examples of audits he had done throughout his career which helped show how these principles work in practice.

John Adamik

I enjoyed the class and meeting students from different organizations in the group breakout sessions. Mr. Brown is an excellent instructor. He explained the learning outcomes and we were able to achieve them. His auditing background helped students who had questions on some of the course materials, and he kept the class engaged.

Taya G.

Great class and instructor. Mr. Brown kept the class engaged and answered questions promptly. The class provided useful information to perform my work.

Lizbeth Henriquez

Loved this class. Brown was an excellent instructor! I learned, really learned, a lot.

Carrie Little

Overall, it was a good course and I would recommend it. The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided great examples.

T. J.

I've been an auditor for 23 years and it is always good to refresh. This course was very thorough and informative.

Douglas Slaughter

The instructor was very knowledgeable and has a great personality.

Michael C.

Alvin made the class fun and enjoyable. He was highly knowledgeable and entertaining.

Stephen D.

The instructor made the course relevant and exciting!

David Murphy

The instructor was knowledgeable and shared valuable experiences, and the class content was beneficial in comprehending QRA. Overall, this class was informational, and I enjoyed interacting with auditors from other organizations.

Jae W.

Tons of learning packed into two days with a highly knowledgeable instructor who has been there and lived the experiences. Great course!

Sarah Bland

This class is definitely needed in today's work environment, where work needs to be done faster and smarter. This class could be beneficial to new and experienced auditors. The knowledge Mr. Brown demonstrated and poured into the class was excellent. The examples and interactions he provided from his experience were unmatched.

Yvasne Maiga

Instruction was performed at a high level with great examples, context, and technical feedback. Alvin Brown's level of experience in the area of audits and evaluations was exemplary, as evidenced by the quality of the materials and examples and by the efficient and effective way he conducts the course.

Omar Madrigal

Good class for those experienced and inexperienced. Although somewhat similar, it allows you to see the difference between evaluations, inspections, and audits. The class had a very good explanation about the differences between the Blue Book vs. the Yellow Book. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the topic discussed and understood all the technical difficulties some of us encountered with the use of Zoom.

Donna W.

The CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations class was informative and well presented. Our agency is now considering using I&E as another resource for our investigative division.

William Pace

I learned a lot. I really enjoyed the class and learning from the instructor.

Chakeeta M.

Both instructors were great! Especially the sub that had to step in on the final day.

Alexa M.

Instructors were attentive and thoughtful. Had both Chris Baughman and Steve Westhoff. Both were great instructors and brought their wealth of experience to the 3-day training. This class walked through the audit steps in an explanatory and complete manner. The supplied materials also allow for deeper independent research.

Isaiah Garcia-Morton

Overall experience was great, and I like how the class was structured.

Andrea I.

The class was a great overview of the elements in a performance audit. Rhudy was very knowledgeable and brought relevant and interesting examples to every part of the audit process.

Catherine T.

This class was great! I would recommend everyone taking it who wants to refresh their auditor skills or is new. Dan was an amazing instructor. He kept the conversation going, answered all questions, and kept the class engaging. He has a lot of years of experience, and I loved hearing his lessons/stories. Thank you, Dan!

Brandie F.

I enjoyed the training, and it helped me reinforce and add to my auditing skills. The instructor was knowledgeable and excellent at guiding discussions.

Ruth S.

In an ideal world, I would be sitting in class in the front three rows, eagerly waiting to participate in the next group activity. I want to take another class with this particular instructor. I greatly appreciated the wealth of anecdotes and experience he shared in the class to help reinforce the concepts.

Dennis T.

Instructors are very knowledgeable and engaging.

Tammy Fields

Definitely would recommend this class to any individuals who want to pursue a career in the Federal Government. I wish I could have taken this course 10 years ago. Don't miss out!

Louie Cruz

The instructor not only taught us the materials, but she also shared her valuable government auditing experience, which was a PLUS for the class. I thank you so much, Chris Baughman.

Shemeles M.

Very knowledgeable instructor, and the class was very informative.

Courtney O.

Chris is a definite subject matter expert! I enjoyed learning from her. It was a full 8-hour day with just Chris, me, and one other student, but I felt personally engaged, and I learned a lot -- thank you, Chris!

Crystal H.