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Feature - Auditing Certification Guide
Level I Certification Guide
Type of Assignment  Representative Activities
Auditor   Audits financial records, reports, management controls, policies, and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operation of Department of Defense and other federal agency contractors.
 
Core Certification Standards (Required for DAWIA certification.)
 Acquisition Training   None required
 Functional Training   AUD 1150  Technical Indoctrination (R)
 Education   A baccalaureate degree in accounting; or
  A baccalaureate degree in a business-related field with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting; or
  4 years of experience in accounting; or
  An equivalent combination of accounting experience, college education, and training
 Experience   1 year of contract auditing experience


Core Plus Development Guide (Desired training, education, and experience.) Type of Assignment
Training Auditor
  AUD 1113 Orientation to DCAA
  AUD 1261 Scanning Guidance
  AUD 1265 APPS Performance Support Manual
  AUD 1601 FAR 31, Allowable and Unallowable Costs
  AUD 1602 Allowable Costs with Restrictions (Non-Employee)
  AUD 1603 Allowable Costs with Restrictions (Employee)
  AUD 9201 New Employee Ethics
Education
  None specified
Experience
  None specified
Notes:
1 The Core Certification Standards section lists the training, education, and experience REQUIRED for certification at this level.
2 “(R)” following a course title indicates the course is delivered as resident based instruction.
3 When preparing your IDP, you and your supervisor should consider the training, education, and experience listed in this Core Plus Development Guide if not already completed.
4 For information on AUD courses, contact the Defense Contract Audit Institute at (901) 325-6100.