The Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) is one of three specialty certifications that are being phased out by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)—and several government auditors who hold the CGAP aren’t very happy about it.
“I’m disappointed but not surprised by the IIA’s short-sighted decision to phase out new applications to the CGAP,” Chris Horton, PhD, CIA, CGAP, CCSA, CRMA, county auditor for Arlington County, Va., told Going Concern. “I’m disappointed because having the premier global internal audit association elevate the craft of government auditing through an exam-based certification helps all government auditors better tell the story of our value to our organizations and communities. However, I’m not surprised either, as my…
