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Gain a thorough knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to mitigate the risk of financial loss due to fraud through the maintenance of an effective audit function. Additionally, one of the best…

Gain a thorough knowledge of fraud detection and prevention to mitigate the risk of financial loss due to fraud through the maintenance of an effective audit function. Additionally, one of the best measures that any organization can take to mitigate the loss associated with fraud is to equip employees with the skills and techniques needed to detect and prevent it. Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of fraud and how it can be detected and prevented is essential to maintaining the financial integrity of any organization, large or small.

Learn the benefits of developing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and how to monitor internal controls continuously to adapt to the evolving nature of your environment. You will explore the…

Learn the benefits of developing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and how to monitor internal controls continuously to adapt to the evolving nature of your environment. You will explore the valuable role of fraud risk frameworks in arming yourself and your organization against fraud. Through a combination of thought-provoking discussions and relevant examples, you will develop a better understanding of these components and how they apply to your functions and operations.

Practice vigilance in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within your grant programs. In this course, you will explore potential fraud risks and learn techniques to mitigate them. Case…

Practice vigilance in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within your grant programs. In this course, you will explore potential fraud risks and learn techniques to mitigate them. Case studies will enhance your learning, enabling you to practice identifying and preventing fraudulent activities.

Take a close look at the legal considerations that must be taken into account during the procurement process. You will learn the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement through…

Take a close look at the legal considerations that must be taken into account during the procurement process. You will learn the basic principles and sources of law relevant to procurement through this Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting (FAC-C) and Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II certification training course. You will also gain an understanding of other legal issues that may arise during a contract, including protests, assignment of claims, disputes, fraud, contractor debt, performance issues, and contract termination.

Note: If you are not looking for Level II Certification, consider Federal Contract Law as an alternative.

Get an overview of internal controls to help your organization effectively control financial resources, meet legal and regulatory obligations, and minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. This…

Get an overview of internal controls to help your organization effectively control financial resources, meet legal and regulatory obligations, and minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. This course features facilitated discussion-based learning that will enable you to gain a baseline understanding of compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will examine the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (Integrity Act), GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, and OMB Circular A-123 to gain an understanding of how these laws apply to your internal controls-related work.

Explore how effective internal control is the first line of defense against waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of federal funds. Complying with regulations that ensure reliability and…

Explore how effective internal control is the first line of defense against waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of federal funds. Complying with regulations that ensure reliability and accountability of financial information is not only critical to the success of an organization or agency but is also mandated by law. You will learn to implement and evaluate an internal control program by examining roles and responsibilities, practicing how to conduct risk assessments, and developing test plans.

Understand federal ethics laws, regulations, and standards to prepare you and your organization to potentially address ethical issues such as bribery and fraud that can occur while contracting. Learn…

Understand federal ethics laws, regulations, and standards to prepare you and your organization to potentially address ethical issues such as bribery and fraud that can occur while contracting. Learn to identify and avoid problem areas through awareness and adherence to ethics laws and regulations. You will use case study exercises and real-world examples to examine situations in which an ethical decision needs to be made.

Enhance your understanding of the components of internal controls and how internal controls permeate the entire agency entitywide, including the overall organization, its policies, and procedures.…

Enhance your understanding of the components of internal controls and how internal controls permeate the entire agency entitywide, including the overall organization, its policies, and procedures. Through hands-on exercises, you will gain a strong foundation in how to build, assess, and operationalize internal controls, and learn key techniques on how to reduce the risk of waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement.

Examine the current and future trends effecting the federal financial management community, and how legislative and policy changes impact procedures, processes, and standards. While this course covers…

Examine the current and future trends effecting the federal financial management community, and how legislative and policy changes impact procedures, processes, and standards. While this course covers governmentwide initiatives, special emphasis is placed on the Department of the Treasury and Office of Personnel Management because these agencies have implications on financial policy and the workforce.

Dissect challenges inherent in contract administration like contract modification, subcontractor oversight, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and other key phases. You will examine the duties…

Dissect challenges inherent in contract administration like contract modification, subcontractor oversight, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and other key phases. You will examine the duties performed by contracting personnel during the administration phase of the acquisition process and improve your knowledge and skills in overseeing contractor performance. You will gain a deeper understanding of contracts for commercial products and commercial services and those using simplified acquisition procedures.

Build a concrete understanding of contracting principles through an introduction to the federal acquisition process by participating in extensive and relevant simulations. With an emphasis on ethics…

Build a concrete understanding of contracting principles through an introduction to the federal acquisition process by participating in extensive and relevant simulations. With an emphasis on ethics training and the roles, responsibilities, and competencies of CORs and other personnel, you will gain the knowledge to achieve success. This course meets the FAC-COR Program training requirements for Level II certification and is equivalent to DAU’s COR 222.

Understand your role in the auditing process to comply with legislative requirements such as the CFO Act to help ensure accountability and transparency of tax dollar spending. Build competencies in…

Understand your role in the auditing process to comply with legislative requirements such as the CFO Act to help ensure accountability and transparency of tax dollar spending. Build competencies in developing financial statement audits with a focus on laws and regulations that guide audits and participate in exercises that use real-world financial documents. This course has been updated in accordance with GAO’s 2018 Yellow Book update which is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after June 30, 2020, and for performance audits beginning on or after July 1, 2019.

Contemporary Issues in Defense Financial Managementis a two-day course that examines current and future trends in finance and accounting. While this course covers governmentwide initiatives, special…

Contemporary Issues in Defense Financial Management is a two-day course that examines current and future trends in finance and accounting. While this course covers governmentwide initiatives, special emphasis is placed on the Department of Defense. The course also highlights how legislative and policy changes impact procedures, processes, and standards.

Explore pre-award and post-award risk assessments through key topics like defining risk factors, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, documenting risk assessments, using risk…

Explore pre-award and post-award risk assessments through key topics like defining risk factors, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies, documenting risk assessments, using risk assessments to identify specific conditions during pre-award, and using risk assessment results to develop post-award monitoring plans.

Learn about standards of conduct, managing and avoiding conflicts of interest, privacy protection requirements, and lobbying restrictions within the context of federal grants. This course goes beyond…

Learn about standards of conduct, managing and avoiding conflicts of interest, privacy protection requirements, and lobbying restrictions within the context of federal grants. This course goes beyond the government’s standard ethics training to cover issues specific to the grants environment and uses real-world examples and discussions to challenge participants to think critically. This is an elective course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™.

Refresh your knowledge of contracting officer’s representative (COR) duties and best practices while satisfying the requirements for maintenance training. From dealing with subcontracts to ethics in…

Refresh your knowledge of contracting officer’s representative (COR) duties and best practices while satisfying the requirements for maintenance training. From dealing with subcontracts to ethics in government contracting, you will leave class with a reinforced understanding of the acquisition process. You should come prepared to discuss troublesome issues you may have encountered while performing COR duties.

Prepare for the CIA® exam with this extensive, five-day course which covers the three essential parts of the CIA® certification, giving you the knowledge and confidence to succeed. You will use the…

Prepare for the CIA® exam with this extensive, five-day course which covers the three essential parts of the CIA® certification, giving you the knowledge and confidence to succeed. You will use the IIA’S CIA® Learning System, an interactive print and web-based review program that covers the entire global CIA® exam syllabus in a flexible, on-demand format. You will also have access to online study tools such as the CIA® review plan, allowing you to create your own study plan, tests, flashcards, and more to make sure you are ready for the exam. This course has been updated to reflect the latest CIA® exam syllabus from 1/1/19.

Learn the basic knowledge and skills needed as a Level I contracting officer’s representative (COR), such as proper communication, documentation, contract monitoring, payments, and ethics. You will…

Learn the basic knowledge and skills needed as a Level I contracting officer’s representative (COR), such as proper communication, documentation, contract monitoring, payments, and ethics. You will also leave with a better understanding of the overall acquisition process and how to manage acquisitions effectively and efficiently as the eyes and ears of the contacting officer.

Learn to address and mitigate numerous issues that may arise during construction contracts in their most common form: claims. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of recognizing a potential…

Learn to address and mitigate numerous issues that may arise during construction contracts in their most common form: claims. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of recognizing a potential claim, pricing considerations, terminations, and the role of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and the courts.