Equip government auditors with core ERM knowledge to assess risk, improve controls, and drive agency success.
Welcome to Enterprise Risk Management Basics for Government Auditors!
In today's complex and interconnected world, understanding and applying robust risk management principles is essential for protecting public resources and achieving organizational objectives. This course, guided by expert Elizabeth McDowell, provides government auditors with a foundational understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
We'll begin by exploring the critical importance of risk management in the public sector, examining real-world examples that highlight the consequences of inadequate risk oversight. You will gain a clear overview of the risk management process, including identification, assessment, and response activities.
Key topics covered include:
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge of ERM principles and their application within a government auditing context, enabling you to better evaluate risk management processes and contribute to your organization's resilience and success.
Audit Smarter, not Harder - with Elizabeth and Audie the Internal Otteror!
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has over 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 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. 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.
