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Internal Auditing for the Defense Contractor
Enhance your expertise in internal auditing with our Internal Auditing for the Defense Contractor seminar, an advanced 12 CPE-credit program designed specifically for professionals in the defense contracting field. This two-day training equips attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to master defense audits, understand complex regulatory frameworks, and build confidence in tackling the unique challenges of the Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment.
 
Why Attend?
1. Master Defense Contracting Audits - Gain a thorough understanding of DoD auditing principles, contractor business systems, and compliance requirements.
2. Deepen Knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks - Learn the intricacies of DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and other critical standards shaping defense audits.
3. Strengthen Cybersecurity and IT Audit Skills - Explore strategies to audit and fortify cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with DoD-specific IT frameworks.
4. Earn 12 NASBA-Approved CPE Credits - Boost your qualifications and demonstrate your commitment to excellence in internal auditing and defense compliance.
 
What You’ll Learn
This immersive seminar equips participants with actionable insights and practical methodologies focused on internal auditing within the defense sector.
 
Key Topics Include:
1. Understanding the DoD Contracting Environment
  • Overview of DoD regulations, compliance requirements, and their impact on contractors.
  • The role of internal auditors in safeguarding integrity and ensuring adherence to standards.
2. Auditing Principles and Standards
  • Application of GAO Auditing Principles, GAGAS (Yellow Book), and best practices for defense audits.
  • Risk assessment and management within defense contracting landscapes.
3. Financial Management and Cost Accounting Systems
  • Evaluating and improving financial systems and internal controls.
  • Mastering cost accounting standards and contractor business system audits.
4. Cybersecurity and IT Auditing
  • Conducting IT audits aligned with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
  • Strengthening cybersecurity frameworks to protect against evolving threats.
5. Audit Planning, Execution, and Communication
  • Practical guidance on managing audits from start to finish.
  • Skills for issuing concise, impactful audit reports and communicating findings effectively.
 
Benefits of Attending
By attending this seminar, participants will gain:
  • Specialized Knowledge: Tools and insights for navigating the defense contracting auditing environment.
  • Advanced Skill Development: Expertise in auditing practices tailored to DoD requirements.
  • Professional Growth: Earn 12 CPE credits while enhancing your credibility and value in the industry.
  • Hands-On Application: Real-world strategies for addressing financial, regulatory, and cybersecurity challenges in defense audits.
 
Event Details
  • Schedule: Held every six weeks on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. CST (half-hour lunch included).
  • Delivery Format: Group live seminar format.
  • CPE Credits: Earn 12 NASBA-approved credits in Auditing.
  • Cost: $825.
  • Private Events: Custom training available for organizations (minimum of two attendees).
 
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals involved in or preparing for defense auditing roles, including:
  • Internal Auditors: Enhance your ability to handle the complexities of defense-focused audits.
  • Financial Professionals: Gain insights into DoD-specific financial management and compliance standards.
  • Compliance Officers: Strengthen your expertise in risk management and regulatory adherence within defense contracting.
 
The Importance of Defense Contracting Audits
Internal auditing in the defense sector is critical for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and security. By mastering the DoD auditing landscape, attendees can:
  • Support Organizational Success: Identify risks and optimize internal controls for improved outcomes.
  • Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience: Protect sensitive programs with robust IT auditing techniques.
  • Maintain Compliance: Align with rigorous standards like DFARS and NIST SP 800-171.
 
Register Today
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career in defense contracting auditing. This intensive 12-CPE credit seminar offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and strategies to become a trusted leader in the intricate world of defense audits.
 
Register now and gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in defense contract auditing and compliance!

Internal Auditing for the Defense Contractor

$825.00Price

  • Offered on Wednesday-Thursday once every eight weeks in two six hour sessions for 12 CPE credits.

     

    The sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time Zone.

     

    There will be a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. each day.

     

    We can schedule private courses on internal audit on your timetable for two or more attendees.

    NASBA Program Disclosure

    Program Level of Understanding: Intermediate

    Prerequisites: Internal Audit 101 and/or Internal Audit 201

    Advance Preparation: None

    Delivery Format: On-site Training (Group-Live); Seminar (Group-Live)

    NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing

    CPE Credits: 12, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour

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In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits are granted based on a 50-minute hour.

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Complaints may also be forwarded to the company principals, David S. Marshall (708-205-2366; davem@cseminars.com) and/ or John Blackshire (479-200-4373; johnb@cseminars.com)

 

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At CCS, we are deeply dedicated to delivering NASBA-sponsored Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training events focusing on vital subjects such as risk management, audit & assurance, internal controls, internal audit, cybersecurity, and compliance. Our educational content is meticulously crafted to be accessible through live webinars and in-person CPE events, custom-tailored to meet the CPE requirements of certifications including CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, and other professional certifications.

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We take immense pride in our pivotal role over the past twenty years of empowering participants to expand their audit expertise and develop a deep understanding of best-practice frameworks and standards established by eminent organizations such as IIA, AICPA, COSO Framework, PCAOB Auditing Standards, NAIC Model Laws, GAO Green Book, GAO Yellow Book, NIST, ISO, CMMC, ACFE, SEC, and IAASB.

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Our comprehensive CPE training events provide invaluable insights across a diverse spectrum of topics, encompassing internal auditing, external audits, planning and execution of audits using the PCAOB Auditing Standards, formulation and implementation of effective internal audits, risk identification and evaluation, adherence to accounting and auditing standards, proficient management of business endeavors and projects, ITGCs and application controls, vigilant oversight of vendor and third-party risks, robust cybersecurity initiatives, and the reporting of audit, risk management, and internal control training courses.

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Furthermore, we offer our professional attendees the opportunity to engage with our webinar CPE events virtually, featuring live instructors, or to participate in-person at select cities or a location of their choice.

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We consider our target audience to include chief audit executives, audit partners in CPA firms, chief compliance officers, audit managers, audit supervisors, external auditors, internal auditors, internal control professionals, quality control professionals, compliance professionals, board members, and other professionals who prioritize continuous improvement and organizational sustainability.

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Our CPE events are all based on the professional standards provided by the IIA, AICPA, PCAOB Auditing Standards, SEC, ISACA, ACFE, NAIC regulations, NIST, ISO, CMMC, COSO Framework, GAO Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and IAASB.

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The CCS training staff has a broad range of experience in internal auditing, Big 4 auditing, software development and implementation, Big 4 consulting, governmental accounting and auditing, regulatory compliance and professional training.

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Our flexibility in delivering content allows us to cater to the diverse needs of our professional audit function, internal control professional and information technology participants, ensuring a truly enriching learning experience for all.

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