Practical and Engaging Continuing Education
We are dedicated to equipping auditors with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools needed to excel in their profession and make a meaningful impact in the public sector.
Instructor
Parker Skaats
Principal
Parker Skaats, CPA, is the founder of Parker CPE LLC, where he designs and facilitates courses in government accounting and advanced auditing topics. His passion is providing high quality learning opportunities that improve efficiency and quality in small to midsize audit offices.
Parker’s experience includes working for Federal Offices of Inspector Generals (OIGs) performing and supervising performance and financial audits under Government Auditing Standards. He has served on the Council of the Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Audit Committee’s Audit Peer Review Subcommittee and on the Federal Audit Executive Council’s (FAEC) Committee on Audit Training. Prior to this role, Parker worked in the accounting department of an international not-for-profit. Parker earned his B.S. in Accounting from American University and is an actively licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Maryland.
Our Mission
At Parker CPE, we understand the unique challenges government auditors face in keeping up with shifting standards, evolving risks, and growing public expectations.
Our mission is to provide practical, relevant, and engaging continuing education that empowers auditors to serve with confidence, integrity, and impact.
We believe CPE should go beyond checking a box. It should sharpen skills, strengthen oversight, and support the real world responsibilities of professionals working in public service. Through our tailored courses and deep expertise in government auditing, we help CPAs and CRGAs stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful difference in the organizations they serve.
We are committed to ensuring every auditor walks away with at least one practical tool they can use right away, whether it is a checklist, a job aid, or a fresh approach they can apply on the job.
Custom Training
Through our personalized needs assessment process, we work with you to understand your organization's priorities and create a customized training experience that supports your team's growth and helps you achieve your performance and development goals.
Self-Study
Our self-study CPE options, including e-books and recorded webinars, offer flexible, self-paced, on-demand learning designed to help auditors earn credit while gaining practical tools they can use immediately.
Live Webinars
Our live webinars bring auditors together in a collaborative group setting, allowing participants to join from anywhere while engaging in real-time learning, asking questions, and sharing insights with peers and instructors.
CRGA Exam Preparation
Our in-person CRGA exam prep course is designed to help government auditors build confidence and master the key concepts needed to pass the Certified Responsible Government Auditor exam while learning in an intensive group setting with other government auditors.