Introduction
The Certified Government Auditing Professional certification program is designed especially for auditors working in the public sector at all levels — federal/national, state/provincial, local, quasi-governmental, or crown authority — and is an excellent professional credential that prepares you for the many challenges you face in this demanding environment.
Make CGAP be Your Key to Opportunity
Whether you are seeking a promotion, exploring a position outside your organization, or simply pursuing professional development opportunities to help you tackle increasingly complex responsibilities while preparing for future challenges, a training course can:
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Help you gain credibility and respect in the field.
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Enhance your skills and knowledge.
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Demonstrate your commitment to the profession.
The Premier Resource for Public Sector Auditors
Course Objectives of Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
- Understand and apply required standards for governmental auditing
- Successfully provide a wide range of audit services in the public sector
- Use current audit methodologies and techniques in public sector audits
- Describe the government auditor’s evolving role in accountability and results management.
Course Outlines of Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
Day 1: Standards, Governance and Risk/Control Frameworks
- The Institute of Internal Auditors, International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) (the Yellow Book)
- International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI)
- International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) standard
- Governance in the Public Sector
- Role of internal audit within the governance structure
- Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework
Day 2: Government Auditing Practice
- Management of the audit function
- Types of audit services (financial, performance, compliance, and internal control audits)
- Other audit services and consulting roles
- Processes for the delivery of audit services
- Performing and managing individual projects
Day 3: Government Auditing Skills and Techniques
- Management concepts and techniques
- Performance measurement
- Program evaluation
- Quantitative and Qualitative methods
- Methods for identification and investigation of integrity violations
- Analytical skills
Day 4 and 5: Government Auditing Environment
- Performance management
- Financial management
- Implications of various service delivery methods
- Implications of delivering services to citizens
- Unique characteristics of human resource management in the public sector
- Unique purchasing and procurement requirements in the public sector
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.