Description:
Most government managers, programs, contract officers and grant managers will be subject to an audit either required by law, requested by stakeholders or selected by an audit oversight organization. Audits are part of the internal control process to ensure accountability in the use of public funds and promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of government operations.Prepare for and survive an audit for a positive outcome by understanding how audits work, what auditors do, your role in the audit process in providing necessary records and reports; and in responding to results of the audit. This is a must-have one-day seminar for meeting legal, regulatory, policy and process requirements of audits.
Duration:
1 day
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
All federal, state and local government program managers action officials, grants managers, contract officers, CFOs, and non-government officials accountable for administration of government funds.
Credits:
8 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Gain an overview of the Government Auditing Standards.
- Understand Authority, Responsibility and Duties of Inspectors General – The IG Act.
- Knowledge of Steps in the Audit Process.
- Understand Standards and roles for Internal Control – The GAO Green Book.
- Understand the differences between the types of audits.
- Understand the process, roles and responsibilities of Audit Resolution and Follow-up.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code FINC8010-001 | Start Date May 14, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 14, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8010-002 | Start Date Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 15, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8010-003 | Start Date Nov 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 17, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 |
- Module 1 Overview of the Government Auditing Standards
- Module 2 Authority, Responsibility and Duties of Inspectors General – The IG Act
- Module 3 Steps in the Audit Process
- Module 4 Standards for Internal Control – The GAO Green Book
- Module 5 Types of Audits • Performance Audit • Grant Audits/Contract Audits • CFO Financial Statement Audits
- Module 6 Audit Resolution and Follow-up
Other Recommended Courses:
- Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control (AUDT8003)
- Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation (AUDT8034)
- Strategic Spending Executive Seminar: Intelligent Funds Management in Challenging Times (FINC9005)
- Activity Costing Executive Seminar for Performance Accountability (FINC9010)
- Enterprise Risk Management: Executive Seminar for Resource Managers (FINC8912)
