Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) Exam Preparation Resources
The Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) exam is a self-study exam and does not require a prescribed curriculum. Candidates may choose their own method of preparing for the exam.

CGAP Study Guide
The IIA publishes a CGAP study guide to assist candidates in preparing for the exam. It is available for order through the IIA's Bookstore. The guide provides a general overview of the topics that will be covered in the exam. However, it is critical that candidates perform additional study in areas where their experience or background dictates the need for additional review. We also recommend that candidates supplement their studying by reviewing the IFAC's International Standards on Auditing and INTOSAI's Code of Ethics and Auditing Standards (PDF). Candidates taking the U.S. version of the CGAP exam should also study the US Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) in preparation for the exam.

Other Study Materials:
The IIARF Bookstore offers a couple of books on government auditing. While these books are not written as CGAP study guides, they may assist candidates in preparing for the exam.

• Auditor Roles in Government Performance Measurement: A Guide to Exemplary Practices at the Local, State, and Provincial Levels

• Performance Auditing: A Measurement Approach

Sample Questions
The IIA provides a limited number of sample questions on its Web site at to give candidates an understanding of the types of questions that typically appear on the CGAP exam.

On-Site Review Courses
Tom O'Connor, who instructs the CGAP review course for the USDA Grad School, is also available to offer on-site review courses for the CGAP exam. Tom is a CIA, CGAP, CGFM, CPA, and CFE and has been offering CGAP Exam review courses since the inception of the CGAP program. Contact Tom O'Connor directly at tocgee@aol.com or (703) 836-4965.

Graduate School, USDA Review Courses
The Graduate School offers a CGAP review course to professionals and federal, state and local employees throughout the country in preparation for the exam. The General Services Administration (GSA) has approved the Graduate School, USDA under Federal Supply Schedule 69, contract number is GS-02F-0107N.

Note:
The review courses listed above are offered by third-party providers. The IIA does not endorse any particular review course.