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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.

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Audit Methodology & Standards Training

  • 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.

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  • Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7012
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.

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  • Conducting Performance Audits Course

    • IDAUDT7002
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.

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  • Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7010
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand federal appropriations law to ensure compliance, detect violations, and assess the proper use of government funds.

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  • Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7020
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    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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  • Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    • IDAUDT7021
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.

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  • Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    • IDAUDT7011
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to collect, document, and analyze audit evidence to meet Government Auditing Standards and support audit findings.

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  • Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course

    • IDAUDT7732
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Stay current with changes to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards including ethics, independence, and methodology updates for federal auditors.

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  • The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting Course

    • IDAUDT8032
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the governmental audit process, from planning to reporting, through hands-on case studies.

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  • Quick Response Auditing Course

    • IDAUDT8011
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to conduct quick response audits that deliver timely, focused, and meaningful results while adhering to Government Auditing Standards.

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  • CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations Course

    • IDAUDT7050
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to onboard staff effectively in federal settings by planning for success, setting expectations, and ensuring readiness through structured support systems.

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  • Certified Government Auditor Level I Certificate Program

    • IDAUDT1.CP.2024
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    Enter the world of government auditing with foundational training in auditing standards, fraud detection, and performance evaluation.

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  • Certified Master Government Auditor Level II Certificate Program

    • IDAUDT2.2.CP
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    • 14 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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.

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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.

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.

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Our Audit Methodology & Standards Training are rated 4.6 stars by 149 students

  • Lois M. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Governmental Auditing Course

    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.

  • Jazzy H. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Governmental Auditing Course

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

  • Hans W. Sep 19, 2025
    Basic Governmental Auditing Course

    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.

  • Latanya F. Sep 18, 2025
    Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

    This class helped clarify my understanding about federal appropriations and how they work. This class was definitely worthwhile.

  • Karla G. Sep 18, 2025
    The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting Course

    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!

  • Mayra R. Sep 11, 2025
    Conducting Performance Audits Course

    Excellent learning experience. It will help me do a better job at my agency. Excellent and experienced instructor!

  • Stephen D. Sep 11, 2025
    Conducting Performance Audits Course

    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.

  • Sharnea S. Sep 10, 2025
    Quick Response Auditing Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the breakout sessions we had during our class time and will definitely be utilizing the skills I gained from this course at work.

  • Ryan B. Sep 8, 2025
    Basic Governmental Auditing Course

    The class was very easy to follow and instructor was very communicative.

  • Brenda Clark Sep 4, 2025
    Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    The Audit Evidence and Documentation course provides the foundation needed to excel as an auditor. Class time was utilized in an efficient and effective manner. The instructor's credibility was reflected in how he addressed questions and packaged material.

  • Liliyana Lam Sep 4, 2025
    Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    Great course, received the class materials about two weeks beforehand and it was a good learning experience. It was an educational and good course to learn about as a new auditor.

  • Javier T. Sep 4, 2025
    Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    Good materials and lots of cases to practice. As an auditor, this class is a must.

  • Andrew O. Sep 4, 2025
    Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course

    Bernice is very pleasant knowledgeable about the subject. All class content was also very relevant to performance auditing.

  • Latanya F. Sep 3, 2025
    Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course

    I found the class to be helpful in understanding the changes. My instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging. I also enjoyed the class discussion.

  • Cynthia G. Aug 29, 2025
    Basic Governmental Auditing Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable and I appreciated how she adjusted the instruction to mirror the class needs.

  • Allison S. Aug 28, 2025
    Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    Bernice was great, she was very engaging despite the small class size (2 people). I learned a lot from Bernice and the course materials.

  • Jason M. Aug 28, 2025
    Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    Instructor is very personable, understanding, and engaging that made the class very intellectually stimulating. Overall would recommend the course.

  • Vanessa R. Aug 25, 2025
    Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course

    Very helpful. It helped me with my current audit projects I am working on. Great overall.

  • Nicholas W. Aug 22, 2025
    Conducting Performance Audits Course

    Solid overview course. I enjoyed the material and the instructor's willingness to tailor examples, content, and approaches to our particular experience.

  • Adanech B. Aug 21, 2025
    The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting Course

    The slides had great information, and the exercises were very helpful in practicing what was learned. The instructor was very knowledgeable! Explained the material well and supplemented with real life examples.

  • Megan H. Aug 21, 2025
    Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

    This course gave me a much better understanding of the federal budget. Great instructor.

  • Ty L. Aug 20, 2025
    Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    Awesome instructor who is enthusiastic about teaching.

  • Oanh P. Aug 20, 2025
    Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    Grover did an excellent job in presenting the class content and exercises into the line of work we do. I found the class content to be informative and useful. The course was highly satisfying and I would recommend taking another course that Grover is an instructor for.

  • Stephen Davis Aug 20, 2025
    Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

    Instructor was highly knowledgeable and entertaining. There is a lot of good material to refer back to for my own understanding and job requirements. I like the new class portal and management methods.

  • Lakshmi Angara Aug 20, 2025
    Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    Very detail oriented.

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Upcoming Methodology & Standards Classes

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October 2025
Basic Governmental Auditing Course
October 6–10
Monday to Friday 9–5pm
$1,849
5 Days

This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.

Audit Evidence and Documentation Course
October 8–9
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to collect, document, and analyze audit evidence to meet Government Auditing Standards and support audit findings.

Audit Evidence and Documentation Course
October 21–22
Tuesday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days

Learn to collect, document, and analyze audit evidence to meet Government Auditing Standards and support audit findings.

Conducting Performance Audits Course
October 21–23
Tuesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days

Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.

Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course
October 22–23
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days

Understand federal appropriations law to ensure compliance, detect violations, and assess the proper use of government funds.

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