Course Description
The Audit Blueprint™ is your comprehensive guide to preparing for and passing financial audits, with a
strong emphasis on federal Single Audit requirements for entities that receive $750,000+ in federal
funding.
This course begins with an overview of what triggers different types of audits—financial, performance,
compliance—and who conducts them. Learners will then walk through audit preparation steps:
organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and understanding what auditors are really
looking for.
Key topics include internal controls, time and effort reportin, subrecipient monitoring, and how to
prepare Corrective Action Plans when findings occur. The course demystifies the audit process by
simulating pre-audit checklists, mock interviews, and documentation reviews. By the end of the course,
learners will feel audit-ready year-round—not just during audit season.
They will gain clarity around compliance expectations, reduce stress around oversight, and help their
organizations maintain funding eligibility and public trust.
What you’ll learn
- Understand different types of audits and what auditors look for
- Build an audit-ready culture within their organization
- Prepare and organize financial and programmatic documentation
- Avoid common compliance mistakes that lead to findings or disallowed costs
