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.
The Government Audit Training Institute (GATIĀ®) of Graduate School USA has been the premier provider of government audit training since 1978.
This course introduces new government auditors to the fundamentals of performance auditing, including standards, evidence collection, and reporting.
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.
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.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
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.
Broaden audit leadership ability through a rigorous sequence of leadership, supervision, and supervisory audit strategy courses tailored to high-performance governmental audit teams.
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 LevelāÆI certification.
Advance your auditing impact by leading complex audit initiatives and driving organizational excellence. Develop leadership, risk management, and strategic audit planning skills.
Receive instruction from subjectāmatter 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.
ā 2025 student
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Understand federal appropriations law to ensure compliance, detect violations, and assess the proper use of government funds.
Build a strong foundation in performance auditing by mastering the principles, methodologies, and techniques outlined in Government Auditing Standards.
Learn to evaluate federal programs using systematic tools to describe purpose, collect data, and analyze effectiveness.
Learn practical techniques to collect reliable primary data through observations, interviews, and surveys.
Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.
Learn to use metrics to evaluate program performance, identify shortcomings, and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost savings.
Learn the fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis to evaluate projects, make informed decisions, and present actionable recommendations.
Develop advanced skills to evaluate program results and assess the impact of agency initiatives using structured audit and evaluation methodologies.
Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.
Learn how to onboard staff effectively in federal settings by planning for success, setting expectations, and ensuring readiness through structured support systems.
Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.
Enhance your audit effectiveness by mastering proven interviewing techniques through hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Develop the skills to write professional, clear, and compliant audit documents that align with Government Auditing Standards.
Learn how to prepare clear, accurate, and compelling IG semiannual reports to Congress that meet legislative and agency expectations.
Build audience-focused briefing and presentation skills tailored for audit professionals through hands-on practice and coaching.
Learn to write clear, objective-driven audit reports that effectively communicate findings and results.
Learn to efficiently review and provide constructive feedback on audit report drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.
Learn to apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to assess performance, risks, and compliance in audits.
Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness by identifying patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights.
Learn to use audit-oriented data analytics tools for anomaly detection, trend analysis, and control testing across financial operations.
Learn how to use data analysis techniques, forensic tools, and anomaly detection to uncover fraud in government and financial systems.
Learn how to design, perform, and interpret statistical samples used in auditing, using Excel and case-based techniques.
Strengthen your decision-making by applying structured analytics to financial and performance data in government contexts.
Sharpen your skills in financial and performance analytics to support evidence-based decision-making using structured, defensible analytical methods.
This two-day seminar provides the detailed guidance you need to carry out your roles and responsibilities as an Army Internal Control Administrator. It covers the current statutory and regulatory requirements of the Army's Internal Control Program as well as other pertinent guidance. You will fully grasp the underlying Army philosophy on internal controls, the major elements of the Army Manager's Internal Control Program, basic responsibilities of key players in the process, and GAO Internal Control Standards, as well as Enterprise Risk Management. By completing practical exercises, you will gain experience in conducting internal control evaluations and identifying control weaknesses. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.
Understand the roles of managers and auditors in assessing and reporting on internal controls to ensure compliance with federal standards.
Understand how to conduct audits focused on regulatory, contract, grant, and quality compliance using structured approaches.
Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.
Learn to assess internal controls and identify risks in performance audits using practical techniques and real-world case studies.
Learn to audit financial-related functions such as budgeting, procurement, and property control using both systems-procedure and results-outcome methods.
Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.
Explore systemic risk, internal controls, and strategic decision-making to support high-performance operations through enterprise risk management tailored for federal resource managers.
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.
Learn how the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger supports agency financial reporting and compliance under key federal laws.
Master the skills to audit grants effectively, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving accountability throughout the grants process.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Master contract auditing techniques with expert-led training, real-world case studies, and practical tools for evaluating costs and compliance.
Build procedural knowledge to prevent, detect, and report Antideficiency Act violations using real-world legal standards and case-based exercises.
Learn to audit financial-related functions such as budgeting, procurement, and property control using both systems-procedure and results-outcome methods.
Explore how federal financial statements are prepared, structured, and used under laws like the CFO Act and FFMIA.
Build a working knowledge of revolving fund operations in civilian federal agencies, including budgeting, cost accounting, and rate stabilization.
Learn to detect and prevent fraud with practical tools, legal insights, and proven audit techniques.
Detect fraud schemes and indicators common to IIJA-funded projects and understand related civil and criminal statutes.
Detect and prevent procurement fraud in government contracts with expert-led training, real-world case studies, and actionable audit strategies.
Learn how to use data analysis techniques, forensic tools, and anomaly detection to uncover fraud in government and financial systems.
Learn to detect and investigate bribes, kickbacks, and other corrupt procurement schemes using audit analysis and evidence collection techniques.
Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.
Learn how to gather, plan, and present evidence professionally to support prosecution efforts in fraud task forces across government cases.
Learn about the components of IT systems, their development and management, and understand your responsibilities under federal auditing standards, including FISCAM, NIST, and peer guidance.
Master the tools and techniques of information systems auditing with hands-on training in compliance, risk assessment, and fraud detection.
Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.
Learn to evaluate the reliability of computer-processed data using professional standards and structured assessment techniques.
Explore how artificial intelligence, including machine learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing, is transforming audit workflows. This one-day course equips auditors with practical tools to enhance efficiency, detect risk, and navigate ethical and compliance challenges.
Enhance your auditing skills by mastering creative and critical thinking techniques to identify root causes and innovative solutions.
Build your ability to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in auditing by mastering models, controls, and decision-making strategies that uphold integrity.
Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMIās PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
Learn how to apply risk-based methods and objectives-driven planning to design effective audit engagements that meet Government Auditing Standards.
Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.
Learn how to prioritize, plan, and propose audits that deliver high value using risk, public interest, and cost-benefit criteria.
Boost your influence and interpersonal effectiveness in audit contexts by using emotional intelligence to connect, de-escalate, and persuade.
Develop advanced skills to evaluate program results and assess the impact of agency initiatives using structured audit and evaluation methodologies.
Boost your influence and interpersonal effectiveness in audit contexts by using emotional intelligence to connect, de-escalate, and persuade.
Build your ability to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in auditing by mastering models, controls, and decision-making strategies that uphold integrity.
Learn to use audit-oriented data analytics tools for anomaly detection, trend analysis, and control testing across financial operations.
Learn how to use data analysis techniques, forensic tools, and anomaly detection to uncover fraud in government and financial systems.
Detect fraud schemes and indicators common to IIJA-funded projects and understand related civil and criminal statutes.
Understand how to assess and manage risks that affect mission-critical financial and performance operations using enterprise risk management frameworks.
Equip audit managers with coaching techniques and performance tools to motivate, develop, and manage audit staff effectively.
Learn how to prioritize, plan, and propose audits that deliver high value using risk, public interest, and cost-benefit criteria.
This live instructor-led CIA Exam Preparation program can be taken in its three-part entirety over seven Saturday mornings, or as individual parts. The course includes Gleim textbooks and access to practice test banks, but students can take just the instructor-led training without purchasing the Gleim textbooks.
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Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
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All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.
August 2025 | |||
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August 25–29
Monday to Friday
9–5pm
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$1,849
5 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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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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August 25
Monday
9–5pm
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$649
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Detect fraud schemes and indicators common to IIJA-funded projects and understand related civil and criminal statutes. |
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August 25
Monday
9–5pm
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$649
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online
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Learn how to prioritize, plan, and propose audits that deliver high value using risk, public interest, and cost-benefit criteria. |
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August 25
Monday
9–12:45pm
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$329
4 Hours
Washington, DC or Live Online
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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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August 25–October 15
Weekdays
9–5pm
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$6,399
15 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online
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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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