Training Type: Classroom-Day
Class Length: 2 Day(s)
CPEs: 16
Description:
Learn the components of information technology and how they are organized, developed and managed; how technology affects your audit responsibilities; and the guidelines governing audits performed under the Government Auditing Standards. This course, or equivalent, is the prerequisite for all other technology-related courses offered in our auditing curriculum. The information systems audit process is presented in Information Systems Auditing (AUDT8029G).
Who Should Attend:
New auditors and experienced auditors with limited exposure to the subject matter. Level: Foundation.
What You Will Learn:
Describe how information technology is organized, developed and managed
Explain how technology affects your responsibilities
Cite standards and guidelines governing audits performed under the Government Auditing Standards
ADA Requirements: Special accommodations for sign language interpreters, large print, Braille materials, etc., may be requested online by choosing the "REGISTER and/or Submit ADA Requirements" below. All requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the class start date to be fulfilled.
Availability:
Dates:
March 08, 2010 to March 09, 2010 (Session 157844)
(Days: Mon-Tue
)
Hours:
08:30 to 16:30
Location:
Graduate School at Capital Gallery,
Washington,
DC
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Instructor(s):
Chambers Glen: Glen D. Chambers has over 20 years of experience in auditing information systems at some of the largest Department of Defense contractors in the country. B.A., business/economics, Slippery Rock State College, Slippery Rock, PA, 1978. Mr. Chambers' information technology (IT) auditing experience has included detailed reviews in areas such as internal controls, cost allocations/job accounting systems, economy and efficiency reviews and computer performance evaluations. Because of his diversified background within DCAA, he was called upon numerous times to guest instruct various EDP audit related courses at the Defense Contract Audit Institute (DCAI) in Memphis, TN. From 1982 to 1999, he co-instructed various specialized courses at DCAI including EDP for Managers, JCL and COBOL for Auditors, Risk Assessment and Internal Controls and EDP General and Application Controls. In 1998, Mr. Chambers participated in the rewrite of agency internal control audit programs and supporting technical guidance to address general and application controls in the information systems environment. Over the last 22 years he has gained extensive experience in designing and developing training programs and workshops for various organizational elements within DCAA, other DOD components and various groups from the contractor community. Mr. Chambers is a certified information systems auditor and is an active member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.,
September 20, 2010 to September 21, 2010 (Session 159641)
(Days: Mon-Tue
)
Hours:
08:30 to 16:30
Location:
Graduate School at Capital Gallery,
Washington,
DC
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Instructor(s):
Hoshall Paul: Mr. Hoshall has over 40 years of extensive audit experience, with over 24 years directing IT reviews, audits and technical support. Prior to founding Hoshall Associates in September 2001, he was senior manager and director of the IT Division at Brown & Company CPAs, PLLC. He previously served as director of the IT Audit and Technical Support Divisions in the Offices of Inspector General of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Transportation. He created, staffed and directed both information technology audit divisions and technical support staffs in both Departments, as well as supervising the design, development, and operation of an integrated Management Information System at the Department of Transportation.
Paul instructs the following course(s) for the Graduate School, USDA's Government Audit Training Institute:
Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data
Computer Assisted Audit Tools/Techniques for Auditors (CAATs)
Information Systems Auditing
Information Technology for Auditors
Certified Internal Auditors Examination Review
IDEA Data Analysis Software for Government
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