Federal Audit Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

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.

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.

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.

Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

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

Learn to audit federal appropriations with confidence by mastering the legal framework, FAR requirements, and red flags for Antideficiency Act violations that every government auditor needs to know.

Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

• IDAUDT7020
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain a concise overview of federal financial management fundamentals essential for auditors. Learn how to follow financial flows, understand appropriations, and identify potential mismanagement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quick Response Auditing Course

• IDAUDT8011
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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

CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations Course

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

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.

Audit Leadership Certificate Program

• IDCAAUDL.CP
• Weekdays only
• 13 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Broaden audit leadership ability through a rigorous sequence of leadership, supervision, and supervisory audit strategy courses tailored to high-performance governmental audit teams.

Government Auditor Level I Certificate Program

• IDAUDT1.CP.2024
• Weekdays only
• 15 Days
• Open to beginners
• Payment plan available
• 1:1 Mentoring

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

Government Auditor Level II Certificate Program

• IDAUDT2.2.CP
• Weekdays only
• 14 Days
• Open to beginners
• Payment plan available
• 1:1 Mentoring

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.

Government Audit Leader Level III Certificate Program

• IDAUDT3.CP.2
• Weekdays only
• 10 Days
• Open to beginners
• Payment plan available
• 1:1 Mentoring

Advance your auditing impact by leading complex audit initiatives and driving organizational excellence. Develop leadership, risk management, and strategic audit planning skills.

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.

Written Communication for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8611
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop the skills to write professional, clear, and compliant audit documents that align with Government Auditing Standards.

AI for Federal Financial Reporting and Audit Readiness Course

• IDTECH9045
• Weekdays only
• 4 Hours
• Open to beginners

Enhance federal financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness by applying AI tools to accounting standards research, financial statement analysis, and internal control assessment while maintaining compliance with federal reporting requirements.

Writing Audit Reports by Objectives Course

• IDAUDT8511
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to write clear, objective-driven audit reports that effectively communicate findings and results.

Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

• IDAUDT9502
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to efficiently review and provide constructive feedback on audit report drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.

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.

Preparing Effective IG Semiannual Reports to Congress Course

• IDAUDT8300
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn how to prepare clear, accurate, and compelling IG semiannual reports to Congress that meet legislative and agency expectations.

Report Writing for Investigations Course

• IDINVG8040
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain proficiency in writing clear, concise, and impactful Reports of Administrative Investigations (ROIs) aligned with federal best practices and investigative standards.

Presentation and Briefing Skills for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8522
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Build audience-focused briefing and presentation skills tailored for audit professionals through hands-on practice and coaching.

Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

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

Learn to audit federal appropriations with confidence by mastering the legal framework, FAR requirements, and red flags for Antideficiency Act violations that every government auditor needs to know.

Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

• IDAUDT7020
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Gain a concise overview of federal financial management fundamentals essential for auditors. Learn how to follow financial flows, understand appropriations, and identify potential mismanagement.

Conducting and Supervising CFO Act Financial Statement Audits Course

• IDAUDT8025
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Auditing Grants Course

• IDAUDT7407
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the skills to audit grants effectively, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving accountability throughout the grants process.

Contract Auditing Course

• IDAUDT8802
• Weekdays only
• 4 Days
• Open to beginners

Master contract auditing techniques with expert-led training, real-world case studies, and practical tools for evaluating costs and compliance.

Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

• IDAUDT8811
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to audit financial-related functions such as budgeting, procurement, and property control using both systems-procedure and results-outcome methods.

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.

Intermediate Performance Auditing Course

• IDAUDT8046
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.

Auditing Performance Outcomes Course

• IDAUDT9012
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop advanced skills to evaluate program results and assess the impact of agency initiatives using structured audit and evaluation methodologies.

Using Metrics to Assess Performance Course

• IDAUDT8027
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to use metrics to evaluate program performance, identify shortcomings, and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost savings.

Selecting and Planning Audits for Return on Investment Course

• IDAUDT8914
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn how to prioritize, plan, and propose audits that deliver high value using risk, public interest, and cost-benefit criteria.

Assessing Controls in Performance Audits Course

• IDAUDT8021
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to assess internal controls and identify risks in performance audits using practical techniques and real-world case studies.

Planning Audit Assignments Course

• IDAUDT8451
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn how to apply risk-based methods and objectives-driven planning to design effective audit engagements that meet Government Auditing Standards.

Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course

• IDAUDT8004
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to detect and prevent fraud with practical tools, legal insights, and proven audit techniques.

Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

• IDAUDT8036
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Detect and prevent procurement fraud in government contracts with expert-led training, real-world case studies, and actionable audit strategies.

Auditing for Bribes and Kickbacks Course

• IDAUDT8950
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to detect and investigate bribes, kickbacks, and other corrupt procurement schemes using audit analysis and evidence collection techniques.

Making Your Case to Prosecute Fraud Course

• IDAUDT8090
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Prerequisites required

Learn how to gather, plan, and present evidence professionally to support prosecution efforts in fraud task forces across government cases.

Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

• IDAUDT8005
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Detect fraud schemes and indicators common to IIJA-funded projects and understand related civil and criminal statutes.

Data Analytics for Fraud Detection Course

• IDAUDT8915
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn how to use data analysis techniques, forensic tools, and anomaly detection to uncover fraud in government and financial systems.

Information Technology for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8024
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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.

Information Systems Auditing Course

• IDAUDT8029
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the tools and techniques of information systems auditing with hands-on training in compliance, risk assessment, and fraud detection.

Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data Course

• IDAUDT8043
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to evaluate the reliability of computer-processed data using professional standards and structured assessment techniques.

AI Applications and Challenges for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT7100
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

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.

Auditing with Data Analytics Course

• IDAUDT8100
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Prerequisites required

Apply data analytics to strengthen audit planning, assess data reliability and integrity under GAO standards, and identify anomalies, patterns, and risks using practical tools such as Excel, Benford analysis, and geographic data.

Data Analytics: Tools and Techniques Course

• IDAUDT8913
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn to use audit-oriented data analytics tools for anomaly detection, trend analysis, and control testing across financial operations.

Analysis Techniques for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT7900
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to assess performance, risks, and compliance in audits.

Practical Statistical Sampling for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8112
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn how to design, perform, and interpret statistical samples used in auditing, using Excel and case-based techniques.

Data Analytics for Fraud Detection Course

• IDAUDT8915
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Learn how to use data analysis techniques, forensic tools, and anomaly detection to uncover fraud in government and financial systems.

Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

• IDAUDT8003
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand the roles of managers and auditors in assessing and reporting on internal controls to ensure compliance with federal standards.

Army Managers' Internal Control Administrators' Course

• IDAUDT9015
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

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.

Compliance Auditing Course

• IDAUDT8095
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Understand how to conduct audits focused on regulatory, contract, grant, and quality compliance using structured approaches.

Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

• IDAUDT8811
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to audit financial-related functions such as budgeting, procurement, and property control using both systems-procedure and results-outcome methods.

Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

• IDAUDT8034
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.

Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8916
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Understand how to assess and manage risks that affect mission-critical financial and performance operations using enterprise risk management frameworks.

Assessing Controls in Performance Audits Course

• IDAUDT8021
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to assess internal controls and identify risks in performance audits using practical techniques and real-world case studies.

Creative and Critical Thinking for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT8012
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your auditing skills by mastering creative and critical thinking techniques to identify root causes and innovative solutions.

Skills for Leading and Managing Audit Projects Course

• IDAUDT9109
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop leadership and management skills to effectively guide audit teams, manage projects, and deliver quality results on time and within budget.

Effective Audit Supervision Course

• IDAUDT9002
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Enhance your audit supervision skills by mastering leadership techniques, performance management, and team development.

Managing the Audit Engagement Course

• IDAUDT9102
• Weekdays only
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn structured methods for managing audit engagements from planning through closure with a focus on team coordination and objective completion.

Leadership, Motivation, and Accountability for High Performance Audit Organizations Course

• IDAUDT9010
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Develop leadership skills to inspire motivation, foster accountability, and drive high performance in audit organizations.

Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance Course

• IDAUDT9035
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Equip audit managers with coaching techniques and performance tools to motivate, develop, and manage audit staff effectively.

Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

• IDAUDT8034
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.

Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: The Power of Influence and Situational Awareness Course

• IDAUDT8911
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Boost your influence and interpersonal effectiveness in audit contexts by using emotional intelligence to connect, de-escalate, and persuade.

Ethical Decision Making for Auditors Course

• IDAUDT9030
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Build your ability to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in auditing by mastering models, controls, and decision-making strategies that uphold integrity.

CIA Exam Prep Review Course Part I

• IDAUDT8000
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Prerequisites required

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.

CIA Exam Prep Review Course Part II

• IDAUDT8220
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Stringent CIA certification requirements can boost a certified internal auditor's credibility, esteem, and advancement in government and commercial entities. The CIA designation is recognized globally. This live instructor-led CIA Exam Preparation program can be taken in its three-part entirety over seven Saturday mornings, or as individual parts.

CIA Exam Prep Review Course Part III

• IDAUDT8330
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

The globally recognized CIA credential is earned by passing a rigorous three-part exam and enhances your credibility and career opportunities in internal auditing across government and industry. Prepare with our live instructor-led program, offered over seven Saturday mornings or as individual parts, with optional Gleim textbooks and practice test banks.

CIA Exam Prep Review Course Part I, II & III

• IDAUDT8001
• Weekdays or Sundays
• 3 Days
• Open to beginners

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; or students can take just the instructor led training without purchasing the Gleim textbooks.

Making Your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course

• IDINVG8010
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Fraud is a serious and growing problem today. As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and defense attorneys more proactive, task forces including auditors, investigators and prosecutors are often assembled to combat the fraud schemes. Learn the techniques that are unique to planning and implementing a forensic audit. Identify how each team member contributes to the success of the task force. Learn the special rules and procedures that apply in obtaining evidence to substantiate and prosecute fraud. Analyze the differences between program and forensic audits, and also the basis for those differences. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1 and Level 2.

Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators Certificate Program

• IDFDP.CP
• Weekdays only
• 10 Days
• Open to beginners
• 1:1 Mentoring

Prepare to detect and prevent fraud in government programs, grants, and contracts through targeted investigative training aligned with OIG standards.

Contract and Procurement Fraud for Investigators Course

• IDINVG8005
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Learn to detect and analyze contract and procurement fraud schemes in government contracts and grants, including false claims, corruption, and front operations.

Data Analytics Tools for Investigations Course

• IDINVG8025
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Develop data analysis skills to detect fraud patterns in grants, contracts, and financial systems using forensic tools and case-based methods.

Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators Course

• IDINVG8030
• Weekdays only
• 1 Day
• Open to beginners

Understand common fraud schemes and warning signs specific to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects, and learn how to detect vulnerabilities before they escalate.

Detection and Prevention of Fraud for Investigators

• IDINVG8000
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Open to beginners

Explore the legal statutes on fraud. Learn both the legal and layman's definitions of fraud, and the nature, causes and types of white-collar crimes. Become familiar with your professional audit responsibilities for designing audit procedures to detect fraud. Discover the role of internal controls and supervision in preventing fraud and become familiar with audit procedures proven effective in detecting fraud. Discuss the role of auditors in reporting illegal acts and working with investigators to prosecute fraud. Practice fraud detection methods in case exercises. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.

Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection for Investigators Course

• IDINVG8020
• Weekdays only
• 2 Days
• Prerequisites required

Gain an introduction to today’s threats (criminals, foreign intelligence services, terrorists, malicious code writers, hackers/hacktivists, and disgruntled employees) to sensitive and classified information, your employees, and your resources. Learn about the multifaceted threat of intrusion and exfiltration that companies and agencies face today, as well as tactics you can employ to combat it. Clearly understand the multifaceted threat to sensitive and classified information, resources, and personnel. Effectively articulate this threat to employees as part of your security and risk prevention education and training effort.