Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0068
Organization's ID:
5888
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days, 21 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Federal Acquisition
Description

Objective:

To provide the knowledge of current performance auditing standards and terminology and the skills to identify and plan auditing approaches to fit the environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Summarize the requirements and standards for reporting on performance audits
  • Relate results-oriented laws and initiatives to performance audits
  • Summarize current performance auditing standards and terminology
  • Differentiate between types of performance audits
  • Plan performance audits consistent with results-oriented legislation and initiatives
  • Identify the elements of a finding
  • Recognize the challenges associated with conducting a performance audit

General Topics:

  • Managing results under federal law and presidential initiatives
  • Performance auditing basics
  • Planning performance audits
  • Conducting performance audits
  • Reporting on performance audits
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials