Basic Governmental Auditing Course
- IDAUDT7001
- Weekdays only
- 5 Days
- Open to beginners
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
These courses introduce the fundamentals of auditing, including government standards and the full audit lifecycle. Auditors learn to plan, execute, and report audits in line with GAO guidelines and best practices.
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Understand federal appropriations law to ensure compliance, detect violations, and assess the proper use of government funds.
Gain a concise overview of federal financial management fundamentals essential for auditors. Learn how to follow financial flows, understand appropriations, and identify potential mismanagement.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
Learn to collect, document, and analyze audit evidence to meet Government Auditing Standards and support audit findings.
Stay current with changes to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards including ethics, independence, and methodology updates for federal auditors.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the governmental audit process, from planning to reporting, through hands-on case studies.
Learn to conduct quick response audits that deliver timely, focused, and meaningful results while adhering to Government Auditing Standards.
This course provides a concise yet comprehensive look at the Blue Book standards, their relationship to GAGAS, and the quick-response methods that help inspection, evaluation, and audit teams work more efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with federal requirements.
Enter the world of government auditing with foundational training in auditing standards, fraud detection, and performance evaluation.
Advance your audit career by deepening your skills in technical auditing techniques, analytical methods, and performance measurement. Designed for professionals who have earned Level I certification.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
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Our alumni consistently commend the expertise of our instructors and the real-world relevance of our programs. Their feedback highlights how Graduate School USA training has advanced their skills, supported their agencies’ missions, and fostered long-term professional growth.
Mark was very knowledgeable. There were only 3 of us which was great. Mark made the subject interesting and fun.
Tanya Boone
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.
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.
Great course, very informative, and a great instructor!
Davonna B.
Great course and the instructor is exceptional! I need to learn more on other similar on-line courses from the Graduate School.
Gillian Doone
The instructor was so engaging and really taught the materials well. I loved the class!
Tina V.
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
Very detailed and hands-on!
Terry Martey
Good experience and would recommend this instructor/class! Very good instructor. Made the class interesting and fun.
Ryan K.
Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and great examples from real-world experience.
Brigitte M.
Great for people for all levels of experience. Nice intro, great simulations of real world scenarios, wonderful course.
Paul Jovanovic
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.
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
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.
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
Great course and refresher for all level of staff. Instructor was very supportive and provided encouraging and relevant feedback.
Guytele Lubin-Marsan
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
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.
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 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.
The class is very nice and comfortable for learning. The professor is very professional and great at his job.
Jazzy H.
Our Audit Methodology & Standards Training are rated 4.4 stars by 198 students
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.
Great course and the instructor is exceptional! I need to learn more on other similar on-line courses from the Graduate School.
Great course, very informative, and a great instructor!
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.
The instructor was so engaging and really taught the materials well. I loved the class!
Great for people for all levels of experience. Nice intro, great simulations of real world scenarios, wonderful course.
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.
Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable and great examples from real-world experience.
Good experience and would recommend this instructor/class! Very good instructor. Made the class interesting and fun.
Very detailed and hands-on!
Mark was very knowledgeable. There were only 3 of us which was great. Mark made the subject interesting and fun.
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.
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.
Great course and refresher for all level of staff. Instructor was very supportive and provided encouraging and relevant feedback.
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.
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.
I have had this instructor before and have always enjoyed any class he teaches. This one was no exception and was an excellent course.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and knew how to make the learning easily understandable. Made the class very interactive and participative, a very appreciative approach.
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.
The class is very nice and comfortable for learning. The professor is very professional and great at his job.
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.
This class helped clarify my understanding about federal appropriations and how they work. This class was definitely worthwhile.
Great teacher! Mr. Grover is extremely knowledgeable, highly practical, engaging, and provided me with insight and strategies that I could immediately apply in my day-to-day responsibilities. I really appreciated that it was a small class because it kept me engaged, I was able to participate 100 percent of the time and made connections with my current work using the class material, examples, and group sessions. I look forward to taking future classes with him!
Excellent learning experience. It will help me do a better job at my agency. Excellent and experienced instructor!
Good course to reinforce key learning points during my first 2 years as an auditor with my agency. I really like the new platform for managing and administering class content. It's easy to share documents from the instructor to the student and vice versa. Michelle is highly proficient, knowledgeable, and motivated to help students.
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All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
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January 12–16
Monday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,849
5 Days
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This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting. |
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January 13–15
Tuesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,199
3 Days
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Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios. |
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January 14–15
Wednesday to Thursday
9–5pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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Learn to collect, document, and analyze audit evidence to meet Government Auditing Standards and support audit findings. |
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January 21–23
Wednesday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,199
3 Days
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Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards. |
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January 26
Monday
9–5pm
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$649
1 Day
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Gain a concise overview of federal financial management fundamentals essential for auditors. Learn how to follow financial flows, understand appropriations, and identify potential mismanagement. |
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