Webinar

Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles

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As an auditor of state or local governments, or not-for-profit entities, you'll gain an understanding of the requirements and application guidance for engagements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.

Major subjects

• Foundation and principles for the use and application of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
• General requirements for complying with the Yellow Book
• Ethics, independence and professional judgment
• Competence and continuing professional education
• Quality control and peer review

Learning objectives

• Identify the guidance for engagements conducted in accordance with the 2024 revision to generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
• Recognize the general requirements for complying with Government Auditing Standards that are applicable to all Government Auditing Standards engagements
• Distinguish the fundamental ethical principles for auditors operating in the government environment; identify independence standards for auditors conducting financial audits, attestation engagements, reviews of financial statements, and performance audits under GAGAS; and recognize the standard for the auditor's use of professional judgment and related application guidance
• Recognize the generally accepted government auditing standards requirements for competence and continuing professional education
• Identify the generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) requirements and guidance for quality management and assurance and for administering, planning, performing, and reporting on peer reviews of audit organizations that conduct engagements in accordance with GAGAS
• Recognize the requirements and guidance for conducting and reporting on financial audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS

Who should take this program?

• Government auditors and public accountants who will be planning or conducting engagements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, 2024 Revision (Yellow Book)

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $331.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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