Self-Study

Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book

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Individuals who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that must be followed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issues Yellow Book providing rules related to ethics and independence, which received a significant update in 2018. We'll review some of the key elements of ethics relevant to governmental entities and auditors to prevent independence noncompliance.

Major subjects

• Recall safeguards that can be used to reduce threats to an acceptable level
• Identify threats to independence

Learning objectives

• Threats and safeguards
• Independence Rules
• GAGAS

Who should take this program?

• Practitioners in public practice that serve governmental and nonprofit entities

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $29.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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