Professional
Development
Every 2 years auditors
must receive a minimum of 80 hours of continuing professional education in
order to meet the Comptroller General Government Auditing Standards. We
encourage all auditors to continue their education and enhance their
technical skills. Continuing education is viewed as a means of ensuring our
employees maintain the ability to meet the challenges of the U.S. Army
Audit Agency's mission.
On-the-Job
On-the-job training is
an extensive part of the auditor career development program. New hires are
assigned to various types of audits and attestation engagements and are
given close supervision to make sure they understand audit standards and
learn audit techniques. In addition, written performance objectives are
provided to each auditor. The standards spell out the performance
requirements for each auditor grade level. On-the-job progress is assessed
on a continuous basis and employees are given feedback on their successes
and on how to improve.
Formal Training
Formal training is used
to supplement on-the-job training. Training starts with a few days of
orientation about the Agency and the Army. During the first 6 months of
experience, trainees attend the Introduction to Army Auditing School. As an
auditor's career progresses, he or she attends the Intermediate Auditor,
Senior Auditor, Audit Supervisor, and Audit Management schools. These
training courses are supplemented by additional courses in communications,
advanced audit techniques, and Army functions and operations.
Other professional courses
include:
- Army Comptrollership Program
- White House Fellowships
- Federal Executive Programs
- Sustaining Base Leadership Course
Advanced
Degrees and Certificates
Agency auditors are
encouraged to pursue advanced degrees in related fields such as finance,
economics, and business administration. The Agency fully or partially
reimburses the costs of some advanced courses that closely match mission
requirements. Auditors are encouraged to attain professional certifications
and actively participate in professional accounting and auditing
organizations.
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