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Basic and Refresher Auditing Skills

  • Basic Governmental Auditing Course

    • IDAUDT7001
    • Weekdays only
    • 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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  • Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7010
    • Weekdays only
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    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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  • Audit Evidence and Documentation Course

    • IDAUDT7011
    • Weekdays only
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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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  • Government Auditing Standards: Review and Update Course

    • IDAUDT7732
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
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    Stay current with changes to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards including ethics, independence, and methodology updates for federal auditors.

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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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  • Interviewing Techniques for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7012
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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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  • Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    • IDAUDT7021
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    Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives.

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  • The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting Course

    • IDAUDT8032
    • Weekdays only
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    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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  • Audit Leadership Certificate Program

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

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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
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    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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  • Certified Government Audit Leader Level III Certificate Program

    • IDAUDT3.CP.2
    • Weekdays only
    • 10 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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Performance Audit & Program Evaluation

  • Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7010
    • Weekdays only
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    Understand federal appropriations law to ensure compliance, detect violations, and assess the proper use of government funds.

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  • Conducting Performance Audits Course

    • IDAUDT7002
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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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  • Introduction to Program Evaluation Course

    • IDPGMT7003
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    Learn to evaluate federal programs using systematic tools to describe purpose, collect data, and analyze effectiveness.

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  • Data Collection Methods Course

    • IDPGMT8011
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    Learn practical techniques to collect reliable primary data through observations, interviews, and surveys.

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  • Intermediate Performance Auditing Course

    • IDAUDT8046
    • Weekdays only
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    Enhance your skills in managing and executing complex performance audits through hands-on case studies and advanced techniques.

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  • Using Metrics to Assess Performance Course

    • IDAUDT8027
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
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    Learn to use metrics to evaluate program performance, identify shortcomings, and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost savings.

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  • Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop Course

    • IDPGMT8100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn the fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis to evaluate projects, make informed decisions, and present actionable recommendations.

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  • Auditing Performance Outcomes Course

    • IDAUDT9012
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
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    Develop advanced skills to evaluate program results and assess the impact of agency initiatives using structured audit and evaluation methodologies.

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  • Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

    • IDAUDT8034
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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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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Writing & Communication

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • Preparing Effective IG Semiannual Reports to Congress Course

    • IDAUDT8300
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Presentation and Briefing Skills for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT8522
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Writing Audit Reports by Objectives Course

    • IDAUDT8511
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

    • IDAUDT9502
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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Analysis & Analytics

  • 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.

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  • Auditing with Data Analytics Course

    • IDAUDT8100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness by identifying patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights.

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  • Data Analytics: Tool and Techniques Course

    • IDAUDT8913
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Data Analytics for Fraud Detection Course

    • IDAUDT8915
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Practical Statistical Sampling for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT8112
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Decision Support Analytics Course

    • IDFINC8120
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Strengthen your decision-making by applying structured analytics to financial and performance data in government contexts.

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  • Intermediate Decision Support Analytics Course

    • IDFINC9150
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Sharpen your skills in financial and performance analytics to support evidence-based decision-making using structured, defensible analytical methods.

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Internal Controls & Information Security

  • Army Managers' Internal Control Administrators' Course

    • IDAUDT9015
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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.

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

    • IDAUDT8003
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • 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.

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  • Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

    • IDAUDT7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.

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  • Assessing Controls in Performance Audits Course

    • IDAUDT8021
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

    • IDAUDT8811
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

    • IDAUDT8034
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Enterprise Risk Management: Executive Seminar for Resource Managers Course

    • IDFINC8912
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Explore systemic risk, internal controls, and strategic decision-making to support high-performance operations through enterprise risk management tailored for federal resource managers.

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Financial

  • 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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  • Government Standard General Ledger Course

    • IDACCT8100
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger supports agency financial reporting and compliance under key federal laws.

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  • Auditing Grants Course

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

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

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  • Introduction to Financial Management Course

    • IDFINC7000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.

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  • Contract Auditing Course

    • IDAUDT8802
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Antideficiency Act Course

    • IDFINC7207
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Build procedural knowledge to prevent, detect, and report Antideficiency Act violations using real-world legal standards and case-based exercises.

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  • Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

    • IDAUDT8811
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Understanding Federal Financial Statements Course

    • IDFINC8103
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Explore how federal financial statements are prepared, structured, and used under laws like the CFO Act and FFMIA.

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  • Non-Defense Working Capital Funds Course

    • IDFINC9250
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Build a working knowledge of revolving fund operations in civilian federal agencies, including budgeting, cost accounting, and rate stabilization.

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Fraud

  • Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course

    • IDAUDT8004
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

    • IDAUDT8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    • IDAUDT8036
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Data Analytics for Fraud Detection Course

    • IDAUDT8915
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Auditing for Bribes and Kickbacks Course

    • IDAUDT8950
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

    • IDAUDT7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.

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  • 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.

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Information Technology

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

    • IDAUDT7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.

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  • Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data Course

    • IDAUDT8043
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • AI Applications and Challenges for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    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.

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Behavioral, Planning & Results

  • Creative and Critical Thinking for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT8012
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Ethical Decision Making for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT9030
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Project Management Essentials Course

    • IDPROJ7009
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.

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  • Planning Audit Assignments Course

    • IDAUDT8451
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

    • IDAUDT8034
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    • 2 Days
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    Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.

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    • IDAUDT8914
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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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  • Emotionally Intelligent Auditor: The Power of Influence and Situational Awareness Course

    • IDAUDT8911
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    Boost your influence and interpersonal effectiveness in audit contexts by using emotional intelligence to connect, de-escalate, and persuade.

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  • Auditing Performance Outcomes Course

    • IDAUDT9012
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    Develop advanced skills to evaluate program results and assess the impact of agency initiatives using structured audit and evaluation methodologies.

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    • IDAUDT8911
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    • 2 Days
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    Boost your influence and interpersonal effectiveness in audit contexts by using emotional intelligence to connect, de-escalate, and persuade.

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  • Ethical Decision Making for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT9030
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    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Data Analytics: Tool and Techniques Course

    • IDAUDT8913
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Data Analytics for Fraud Detection Course

    • IDAUDT8915
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

    • IDAUDT8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Enterprise Risk Management for Auditors Course

    • IDAUDT8916
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance Course

    • IDAUDT9035
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    • 1 Day
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    Equip audit managers with coaching techniques and performance tools to motivate, develop, and manage audit staff effectively.

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  • Selecting and Planning Audits for Return on Investment Course

    • IDAUDT8914
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    • 1 Day
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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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  • CIA Exam Prep Review Course Part I

    • IDAUDT8000
    • Saturdays 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.

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

Megan H.

Enjoyed the course overall. Appreciated the smaller class size and more personal setting.

Kevin C.

High marks for the course and the instructor.

Kristina H.

Betsy was very kind and funny. You can tell she's a well seasoned auditor with lots of valuable experience.

Kristen S.

Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.

Carrie L.

I needed this class very much! It is clear that Betsy knows her stuff, and I hope she accepts it as a compliment when I say that I never had butterfly eyes (fluttering eyes due to sleepiness) during the 3 days of this class. I will definitely take what I learned in this class and share it w/ my teammates.

Isabella G.

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.

Adanech B.

The experiences shared were useful to absorbing the content.

Samuel F.

Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

Cheri G.

Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.

John Glynn

Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.

Mary Meier

I really enjoyed this class! The instructor, Dan Strohl was amazing! This was really a great opportunity to gain new knowledge, brush-up on previous knowledge, and experience different perspectives and methods through collaborating with the other students in the class. I would definitely recommend this class to others!

Audra Dillard

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

Nicholas W.

This is a great class and I highly recommend it to others!

Timothy Wilson

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

Vanessa R.

Instructor did a great job, the class covered the topic well. Overall good!

Hillary H.

Great lectures, content, and classmates!

Joseph Johnson

I liked this class and found it to be fairly engaging for the most part.

Jesse C.

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

Jason M.

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

Allison S.

The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.

Vanessa R.

Great class for advanced excel work with charts and graphs.

Jeffrey Whitaker

The instructor was competent and knowledgeable.

Linette F.

Instructor was very prepared, quick to pivot with additional relevant material.

Joseph M.

The instructor was great. She was very knowledgeable in the subject, audit reports.

Michelle L.

Instructor was very knowledge of course and covered material very well. Overall I think the class was informative about the overall internal control process.

Jerrica T.

The instructor was really knowledgeable about internal controls. I had a really good experience and learned a lot.

Quionte B.

My overall experience was great. I found the course to be very informative.

Tnisha A.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. I learned some useful concepts I could take back to use in my organization.

Liza J.

Outstanding!

Andre S.

I really enjoyed this class and feel I have learned some good skills. The instructor was very engaging and personable, kept the class interesting and all participants involved. Highly recommended.

Karen E.

Very effective. The material works in all aspects of life, not just in a work environment as an auditor. I loved it. Soft skills are just as important as the hard skills.

Lena S.

I thought Deborah's experience as an auditor, who has both written and edited reports was very helpful.

Amy T.

Bernice was great at relating content to real-world examples. Super helpful going through the Green and Yellow books, the Participant Guide was extremely helpful too!

Riayn Greene

Great videos. The instructor was very pleasant and nice.

Kimberly B.

Great class! Very good content.

Keshia G.

I really enjoyed the course, and appreciated the knowledge and the professionalism of the instructor.

Brian Petrie

It was very hands on which helped me really learn the concepts. The instructor was very engaging and knowledgeable! Loved hearing about his audit experience and how it applied to the course.

Kaylee S.

I really enjoyed this course and learned some techniques for future use. The content was good and allowed for flexibility in the exercises.

Edmee C.

I really like this class. It helped me to understand the basics of governmental auditing. Now, I do feel like it should be less then 8 hours but I truly enjoyed every last bit of it!

Kamryn Watkins

The class was great! Drummond is the best instructor for audits I've ever had. He keeps the class engaging with his stories from his days as an auditor that always relate to the topic at hand. After his classes, I always feel energized to implement the course material into my work.

Katie G.

Absolutely wonderful!

Jack G.

It is always a pleasure to have Drummond as an instructor.

Marie R.

Bob was great and informative.

Bon Pham

Chris did a great job running the class, was extremely knowledgeable and was very personable and approachable.

Elisha H.

Great class discussions and examples used throughout the course. Class content was very interesting, and I learned a lot.

Josephine M.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained the concepts in a clear and simple manner. The pace of the class was well-balanced, making it easy to follow along. Overall, it was a very helpful and insightful class for learning data analytics for auditors.

Aakriti G.

The 2-day format was good for the content and the small class made it easy to work with the other students.

Nicholas R.

Great course overall and can use some of these data functions that were learned.

Adrian Valenzuela

Great experience and instructor.

Wesley Z.

Very detail oriented.

Lakshmi Angara

The instructor was thorough. I liked the term "mirroring" it is something we do, but did not have a word for.

Nicholas Schenck

Overall a very good class. Very informative and very good exercises.

Zongmin G.

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.

Stephen Davis

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.

Oanh P.

Deborah was very informative and knowledgeable in the subject matter. I liked how she was asking questions about the line of work we do in order to tailor some of the discussions to our line of work to be more relevant. The class content and materials was very informative. I thought some of the exercises was useful in the line of work that we do. I found that doing the criteria, condition, effect, and cause exercises was very helpful.

Oanh P.

Awesome instructor who is enthusiastic about teaching.

Ty L.

Helpful training.

Ty L.

Our Federal Audit Training are rated 4.7 stars by 135 students

  • Jerrica T. Aug 28, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    Instructor was very knowledge of course and covered material very well. Overall I think the class was informative about the overall internal control process.

  • 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.

  • Tnisha A. Aug 28, 2025
    Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance Course

    My overall experience was great. I found the course to be very informative.

  • Jesse C. Aug 27, 2025
    Creative and Critical Thinking for Auditors Course

    I liked this class and found it to be fairly engaging for the most part.

  • Keshia G. Aug 27, 2025
    Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance Course

    Great class! Very good content.

  • Kimberly B. Aug 27, 2025
    Coaching Audit Staff for High Performance Course

    Great videos. The instructor was very pleasant and nice.

  • Linette F. Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    The instructor was competent and knowledgeable.

  • Timothy Wilson Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    This is a great class and I highly recommend it to others!

  • Quionte B. Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    The instructor was really knowledgeable about internal controls. I had a really good experience and learned a lot.

  • Jeffrey Whitaker Aug 26, 2025
    Analysis Techniques for Auditors Course

    Great class for advanced excel work with charts and graphs.

  • Vanessa R. Aug 26, 2025
    Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

    The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.

  • Joseph Johnson Aug 25, 2025
    Managing the Audit Engagement Course

    Great lectures, content, and classmates!

  • 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.

  • Audra Dillard Aug 22, 2025
    Skills for Leading and Managing Audit Projects Course

    I really enjoyed this class! The instructor, Dan Strohl was amazing! This was really a great opportunity to gain new knowledge, brush-up on previous knowledge, and experience different perspectives and methods through collaborating with the other students in the class. I would definitely recommend this class to others!

  • 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.

  • Mary Meier Aug 22, 2025
    Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

    Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.

  • Samuel F. Aug 22, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    The experiences shared were useful to absorbing the content.

  • John Glynn Aug 22, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.

  • 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.

  • Isabella G. Aug 21, 2025
    Writing Audit Reports by Objectives Course

    I needed this class very much! It is clear that Betsy knows her stuff, and I hope she accepts it as a compliment when I say that I never had butterfly eyes (fluttering eyes due to sleepiness) during the 3 days of this class. I will definitely take what I learned in this class and share it w/ my teammates.

  • Carrie L. Aug 21, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.

  • Kristen S. Aug 21, 2025
    Writing Audit Reports by Objectives Course

    Betsy was very kind and funny. You can tell she's a well seasoned auditor with lots of valuable experience.

  • Cheri G. Aug 21, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

  • Kristina H. Aug 21, 2025
    Writing Audit Reports by Objectives Course

    High marks for the course and the instructor.

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September 2025
Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Analysis Techniques for Auditors Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Audit Evidence and Documentation Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

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