Description
$990 (per person) includes 6 weekly online webinars and a self-study course for 28 hours of Governmental CPE
Jumpstart your career with our Local Government Audit Academy, the perfect launchpad for new government auditors!
This interactive, 6-week course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence to dive into the world of local government audits. You’ll explore the unique environment auditors work in, learn the key compliance standards guiding your work, and discover how to complete an audit from beginning to end.
Through a learning mix of self-study assignments and live weekly discussions led by an experienced local government auditor, Corrie Stokes, you’ll stay supported every step of the way. All registered students receive a copy of Essential Audit Skills & Techniques for the Government Auditor as the accompanying text for this course and can earn additional CPE hours upon successful completion of the online qualified assessment.
Whether you’re a new auditor or need a solid foundation, the Local Government Audit Academy is your first step toward becoming a successful auditor.
Agenda & Discussion Topics for Live CPE Sessions:
| Week 1: | Week 4: |
| • Introduction to Government Auditing • Introduction to Local Government Auditing • Overview of Local Government | • Audit Fieldwork • IT Audit Overview • Internal Controls Overview |
| Week 2: | Week 5: |
| • Local Government and Governance • Audit Process Overview | • Audit Evidence • Fraud and Investigations |
| Week 3: | Week 6: |
| • Government Auditing Standards • Audit Planning and Risk Assessment | • Audit Findings • Audit Reporting |
Learning Objectives:
- Define key terms and concepts related to local government auditing
- Determine the appropriate government auditing standards and guidelines to apply in your work
- Recognize the roles and responsibilities of auditors within local government settings
- Identify the steps involved in planning, conducting, and reporting an audit
- Describe the overall audit process including risk assessment, fieldwork techniques, documentation requirements, and reporting best practices
- Distinguish between various sources of audit evidence and evaluate their reliability
- Define what constitutes audit findings and understand how to properly document and support them
- Recognize common challenges in local government audits and strategies to overcome them
- Identify best practices in fieldwork, documentation, and communication
Program Level: Basic
Field of Study: Auditing (Governmental)
Who Should Attend: Local government auditors with less than 5 years’ experience or experienced auditors new to the local government environment
Prerequisites: none
Advanced Preparation Required: Weekly assignments will be given by the instructor, but no advance preparation will be needed prior to the first session
Instructional Method: Webinar (Group Internet Based)
CPE Credit Hours: 18 hours + 10 bonus self-study hours for a total of 28 hours of CPE
When?
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central
Week 1: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Week 2: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Week 3: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Week 4: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Week 5: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Week 6: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Webinar Leader:
Corrie Stokes, CIA CGAP CFE
Corrie Stokes is the City Auditor in Austin, Texas. Since joining the City of Austin in 1999, Corrie has had the opportunity to evaluate most areas of City operations. She was appointed as City Auditor by the Austin City Council in 2015. Corrie has delivered trainings and presentations on auditing fundamentals, peer review, fraud consideration, and various audit analysis tools. Corrie is a self-professed nerd, and is particularly nerdy about auditing, maps, local history, and craft beer.
Corrie is a member of the Comptroller General’s Domestic Working Group and Yellow Book Advisory Council. She is also a past president of the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA), serves as chair of ALGA’s Peer Review Committee, and is on the executive committee of the Southwest Intergovernmental Audit Forum. She is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, and Certified Fraud Examiner. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Trinity University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas.
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