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.

Excellent course and instructor. 10/10 recommend both! The material and content were relevant and thorough. The instructor kept us engaged the whole time. Had great jokes to keep the class interesting. Well-rounded instructor; gave enough breaks between lunch.

Melissa Keels

Drummond is an amazing instructor! I enjoyed the training. He was very knowledgeable and relatable. His real-life experience really helped me understand. I absolutely enjoyed his style of teaching.

Dorothy Bennett

This course is very beneficial for those who are conducting performance auditing. Being able to complete the steps with an instructor, as well as have example cases you can work through, made learning the material easier. Drummond Kahn was very informative and engaging. He has many stories and examples to help you understand the material.

Stefanie Williamson

Extremely knowledgeable instructor, ensured class was engaged throughout.

Robert W.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course material and Drummond's presentation. His personality and sense of humor are extremely engaging. I would love to participate in any class he instructs. Extremely well planned and executed for the learning objectives.

Bridgette Goff

Drummond was a great instructor. I really liked the stories because they enforced the concepts, and they were entertaining. He kept the class engaged. He is very passionate about auditing, and that resonated with the class. I would invite him back for sure!!

Beth B.

Fantastic session. Knowledgeable and dynamic instructor.

Claudia M.

The instructor was great and had a wealth of knowledge.

Jonathan T.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave great feedback and additional relatable examples.

Stephanie Y.

Great experience. The length of the course was sufficient. The instructor was magnificent. Materials arrived on time. The instructor was on time; started class on time, and ended on time. The instructor was awesome. In my 34+ years as an auditor, I have never experienced an instructor take what is considered a dry, mundane course and make it so interesting. He kept students engaged. Addressed students by name. He actually made it fun with laughter included. Very rare. Hope to have him in other courses.

Tamonie D.

This instructor was highly engaging and very attentive to the needs of the class.

Liosha M.

All the modules cover key basic auditing skills. Steve was a creative instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable and a thorough instructor.

Kristin S.

The instructor did a great job with a notoriously dry topic.

Taron S.

Mr. Westhoff was an amazing instructor. The class was interesting, with a good mix of briefing on the class content and personal experience stories. I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot.

Amanda G.

Stephen is a phenomenal instructor. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge and provides the information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Jennifer King

The content was well done and appropriate for the class. The instructor was excellent. He had a firm understanding of the material, was able to provide valuable examples, and understood he was teaching a class with a wealth of knowledge on the subject.

April M.

Good instructor, I liked the professional experience stories. Good materials, especially the Holy Grail.

Kenneth F.

Excellent. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the course, instructor, and approach were excellent. In addition to learning from the instructor, the group projects also allowed me to gain knowledge from my classmates and share my knowledge and experiences.

Angela M.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging.

Maria S.

I highly recommend this course, especially for anyone who struggles with interviewing audit clients. Although I've been doing this for nearly 10 years, I found that the course helped me to expand my thought process, note-taking skills, and, most of all, it helped me try out different techniques. I highly recommend!

Jamie Austin

Positive experience overall, and we are already utilizing some of the instruction points. The instructor was wonderful. He addressed the requirements of the Yellow Book changes and applied them to real-world instances to ensure understanding.

Sandra H.

My overall experience with this virtual class was excellent. The course was well‑structured, easy to navigate, and thoughtfully organized from start to finish. Mr. Mark exceeded my expectations. His teaching style was clear, engaging, and incredibly well‑structured. Despite being in a virtual environment, he created a learning experience that felt personal, interactive, and highly supportive.

M. A.

Engaging and knowledgeable instructor.

Eric J.

The instructor was one of the best I have ever had.

K. L.

I learned exactly what I needed to by someone expertly able to explain it to me. The class size was great. The timing of the course was also great. The materials given will be useful long after the course.

Malikia Fosque

Mr. Binder was entertaining and lively. He knew his subject matter and shared it with enthusiasm.

Albert S.

I would recommend taking auditor courses with Graduate School USA. The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging. I am inspired to learn more about the "Yellow Book" and "Green Book" standards.

Lindsey Marvo E

Michael Binder was knowledgeable and engaging. Can't wait for my next course with him!

Alyson J.

I would take this course again in the future. The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Jeremy Stephens

Very knowledgeable instructor. Engaging class. Would recommend.

Joseph C.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and encouraged discussions.

Michael W.

Very much appreciated Mark's knowledge and willingness to drill down into specific topics that have dealt us more questions than answers. He was able to provide a path so we can maneuver through the constraints we are facing.

Megan M.

This course is a great introductory class for beginner auditors and a relevant refresher for experienced auditors. The instructor did a great job taking otherwise dry material and making it interesting and relevant.

Rick M.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful with guidance. I enjoyed his teaching style, and he provided additional tools and resources to help me improve as an auditor. The content was useful, and I will be applying what I learned in my day-to-day operations.

Shanika C.

Energetic, knowledgeable, experienced instructor. I liked the examples centered on objective and scope development, such that it meets intent of the stakeholders. I appreciated the reinforcement of the Yellow Book paragraphs with key concepts.

Stephen D.

I will definitely refer to the materials as I plan and conduct future audits and evaluations.

Lisa K.

Class was informative! Great instructor! The instructor was very skilled in the subject matter and taught many of these skills to the students.

Dustin H.

Relatable instructor. Gave great examples. Knowledgeable of the subject.

Patricia S.

Amazing training. The instructor was fully engaged and took the time to listen to our questions and respond to situations that we faced in our job duties.

Jonathan Gullion

Overall, great! The instructor engaged the students well. Good content. Exercises went well with the material.

David B.

The instructor was effective and efficient.

Jose B.

Overall, it was a great course, and I'll be able to apply the principles I've learned. I enjoyed Michelle's instruction approach. She emphasized the areas that were more important; her explanations were concise, and minimal clarification was needed. She's always open to questions and conversations.

Chi C.

I really enjoyed this class, and feel I have gained a better understanding of appropriations law.

Brandy Gulley-Council

It was a helpful course, and I learned a lot about interviewing. The Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Participant Guide was an excellent resource and broke down the various components of the interview process nicely. The instructor was thorough with explanations and clear about instructions when there was an assignment.

Tuchman A.

This is the most applicable training on conducting interviews.

Alpha Higgins

The instructor was very thorough and clear.

Elizabeth S.

I would recommend this course to auditors who have an understanding of how to conduct audits.

Nathan Cabello

The course covered a broader range of topics than expected, but it was welcome. The instructor was knowledgeable and engaged.

Sheree S.

If you want to add structure to your performance audits, I highly recommend this course! I can use everything I learned in this course to help me in supporting our auditors.

Oliver Acosta

Overall, great experience. The course was very comprehensive - lots of exercises to apply and help understand the content. The instructor was very detailed and thorough - gave lots of good information and examples.

Tasha O.

This course has very relevant information for us to use as we perform our jobs. Thanks so much for the effort that the instructor put into this training. It is obvious that the instructor takes pride in their work. Their extensive knowledge and experience in this field were well demonstrated.

Richard G.

The course content was well organized, practical, and directly applicable to my work. Kent was an excellent instructor. He was knowledgeable, maintained a good pace throughout the course, and made the material engaging with his sense of humor.

Robert G.

The instructor did a good job of going over the materials and providing understandable examples. I can see myself referring back to the materials provided.

Tracey D.

The course content was logically organized. Mr. Alvin Brown delivered a great training session. Instructor Rhudy also offered excellent real-life examples as he filled in.

Shamaine M.

A great overview of internal audit. I found the course to be an excellent refresher. Very informative and engaging instructor.

Christopher A.

The instructor was knowledgeable with plenty of information to share regarding his experience.

Kyle K.

Very detailed and supportive instructor. Loved the content.

Kelsey B.

The class was informative on an area I was looking to learn more about. I definitely feel like I walked away from this course ready to apply QRA to future proposals, for sure. A smaller class, and the presenter kept everyone engaged for the whole 2 days.

Max M.

This class was a good use of time. I'm hoping to implement these lessons. I really enjoyed hearing about Alvin's actual experiences applying the topic discussed.

Marshall J.

This was a very good class and relevant to my job, as we will be doing more expedited audits in the future. The instructor was very good at using real-life examples and keeping the class engaged with group sessions/presentations.

Matthew B.

I enjoyed the class. I have walked away with some ideas to speak to senior management at my agency to buy into quick responses while still being Yellow Book compliant. The instructor was very knowledgeable. His expertise in the audit field enables him to speak about how to conduct quick audit responses.

Kevin G.

Ms. Pepper is one of the best instructors I have had in a long time. She possesses extensive knowledge and experience in government auditing. Additionally, she shared examples from her past audits, which helped our group better understand the material. This approach made her class both interesting and easier to follow.

Yevgeniy B.

The instructor was amazing!!

Sana I.

The instructor was experienced and exceptionally knowledgeable!

Manjima T.

Very useful class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and thorough.

Maria C.

Great professor.

Luis N.

Drummond shared his wealth of knowledge in a fun and teachable way! We gained knowledge that will lead to faster response times for our audits.

Tammy Saunders

Awesome class! Mr. Rhudy was very knowledgeable and relayed the message and case studies really well. The content and materials were relevant and gave me deeper insight into my job.

Davon M.

Drummond is knowledgeable and interesting.

Marcia L.

Rhudy was an all around great presenter. He broke the information down for people new to audit and had humor and stories to help make the material digestible.

Cassandra S.

This was my first course with Graduate School USA and I really enjoyed it.

April Lakatos

The professor Chris Baughman was professional, knowledgeable , and made the class fun through her passion of auditing.

Amanda Youngs

Chris was exceptional in this class. I look forward to taking classes with her again in the future.

Isaiah Okyere

Wonderful and knowledgeable instructor plus participants who are motivated to learn equals one great class. I would recommend this class to any government auditor - even one who is very experienced.

Christopher A.

This was my first time taking this course, and I learned great information and became better in my role. Instructor Grover was great, and our class felt engaging and fun.

Dario Gutierrez

Grover is great. He has stories and experience to share with everyone. Great course.

Jessica Garcia

I honestly cannot believe how anyone can make an interviewing class feel so relaxing. It's normal to feel nervous when public speaking, but somehow our instructor managed to make each one of us feel comfortable for three entire days! Unbelievable! Must take!

Abril Lara Zeron

Very wonderful instructor.

Cecil Kelly

Chris Baughman was excellent and kept us all very engaged and asked very challenging questions. I've always had good experiences with GSUSA, but this class is the most I've participated in group exercises and whatnot. We were asked to participate often, which was very refreshing.

Joshua W.

Dr. Larry Parker Jr. is awesome!

Rowena S.