Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Course Government Auditing Standards: Update and Review - (AUDT-9516-S25)

Portfolio New York City-Specific Portfolio, Professional Practices

Cost Free

Prerequisite(s) None

Credits CEU:0.6, CPE:8

Modality Instructor Led Classroom Training

Instructor(s) Michael Binder

Class Description

Government Auditing Standards: Update and Review

Receive an in-depth review and update on the 2018 and 2024 revision of Government Auditing Standards, plus a brief history on the development of the standards. Discuss the structure of 2018 and 2024 revisions of the standards and  major changes, focusing on the sections applicable to performance audits. Discuss the purpose and requirements of individual standards, with emphasis on the recent changes. Apply specific standards to real life cases through a series of quizzes and exercises that make this course an interesting and enjoyable learning experience.

Objectives: 

• Review the purpose and applicability of the Government Auditing Standards.
• Review the ethical principles that influence application of the Government Auditing Standards.
• Review the types of audits and engagements, focusing on performance audits
• Review the general standards including updates.
• Review the fieldwork standards for performance audits, including updates.
• Review the reporting standards for performance audit, including updates

Target Audience: Auditors who apply the Government Auditing Standards to their audits

There is no cost to employees; the agency covers the cost of participation for their employees.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend a training, please contact the DCAS Citywide Learning and Development Center at CitywideTrainingCent@dcas.nyc.gov at least 7 days before your training start date.