Audit Boot Camp

Overview

Gain a foundational knowledge of government auditing to promote the successful delivery of audits and help ensure the integrity and accountability of government to the public.

Who Attends

This course is designed for new auditors who want an intensive introduction to government auditing and those looking to build a strong foundation of knowledge of government auditing.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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Available Dates

Guaranteed to Run are designated with a

July 13 - July 17, 2026

Class ID: 265820007

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

September 14 - September 18, 2026

Class ID: 265820009

Washington, DC

8 AM - 4 PM EST

October 19 - October 23, 2026

Class ID: 265820010

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

November 30 - December 4, 2026

Class ID: 265820012

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Describe the major types of audits and their phases
Explain government auditors' roles and responsibilities
Summarize the unique ethical environment that impacts government auditor’s work
Discuss how audit results are used by oversight organizations
Apply current Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars
Identify and apply the evidence standards of GAGAS
Discuss the links between the audit process and GAGAS
Apply commonly accepted risk management and internal control concepts when performing audits
Apply auditing skills and methodologies, including various analytical tools
Apply data-gathering and analytical techniques for compiling sufficient evidence
Develop findings to include condition, cause, criteria, and effect
Develop action-oriented recommendations
Prepare and present audit briefings
Discuss how to maintain a good auditor-auditee relationship

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Course Activities

The final exam must be completed with a grade of 70% or higher.

Course Topics

Auditing: First Look

Auditing in the Federal Government Environment
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Types of Standards
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

Legal Framework for Audit

Laws Pertaining to Audit Responsibilities
Budgetary Accounting and Related Legislation
Proprietary Accounting and Related Legislation
The Concept of Transparency
How Legislatures and Oversight Bodies Use Audit Results
Exercise: Identifying the Laws That Impact Auditing
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

Review of Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Accountability
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Internal Control: GAO and OMB Definitions
Management's Responsibility for Internal Control (OMB Circular A-123)
Internal Control—Integrated Framework
GAO Standards
Control Environment
Risk Assessment
Control Activities
Exercise: Identifying Risk and Developing Control Activities
Information and Communication
Monitoring
Exercise: Matching Problem Areas with Internal Control Components
Understanding the Relationship between ERM and Internal Control
Exercise: Internal Control
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

Types of GAGAS Engagements

GAGAS Engagements Overview
Financial Statement Audits
Attestation Engagements and Reviews of Financial Statements
Performance Audits
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

Data Gathering, Analysis, and Evidence

The First Step: Determining Which Data to Request
Exercise: Determining Which Data to Request for a Financial Statement Audit
Exercise: Determining Which Data to Request for Attestation Engagements and Performance Audits
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Methods
Evidence
Exercise: Data Analysis and Evidence
Auditing for Fraud
Audit Documentation
Exercise: Working Papers
Exercise: Case Study I
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

Synthesizing and Presenting Results

The Audit Finding
Exercise: Financial Statement Audit Report Excerpts
Attestation Engagement Reports
Performance Audit Reports
Conclusions and Recommendations
Briefing and Interacting with the Auditee
Activity: Audit Boot Camp Game

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Audit Boot Camp

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Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

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This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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