Risk Assessment for Government Auditors: A 5‑Step Framework 1.5 Credits
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In an increasingly complex governmental environment, understanding risk is no longer optional—it’s essential. Internal auditors must go beyond simply checking boxes to actively identifying and managing risks that could threaten organizational objectives. This CPE course offers a practical, accessible framework for auditors to assess, evaluate, and respond to risk using a structured five-step approach that works even for small audit shops with limited resources.
Participants will explore how to build a risk universe, assess likelihood and impact, map internal controls, and determine both inherent and residual risks. Through real-world examples and simplified explanations, attendees will gain confidence in using risk assessment tools and applying critical thinking to their evaluations. You'll also examine how government auditing standards influence risk practices, and how residual risk should be recalibrated through professional judgment— not just calculations, and how risk response strategies like avoidance, acceptance, mitigation, and transfer can guide better-informed audit recommendations.
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Whether you're refining an existing methodology or starting from scratch, this CPE course delivers tools, techniques, and insight to help government auditors audit smarter, not harder. Join us to elevate your audit function and confidently navigate the ever-evolving risk landscape.
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| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1.5 CPE | Approved |
| Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
Credits
1.5
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has nearly 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. In addition to training and consulting, Elizabeth is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Front Range Community College.
Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
Elizabeth prides herself on bringing agile audit techniques to organizations. Elizabeth is a dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic public speaker who presents virtually and in-person to IIA chapters, Association of Certified Fraud Examiner chapters, governmental groups, and more.
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