Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit

Overview

A thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential for anyone working with governments and not-for-profits. This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Yellow Book financial auditing requirements and prepares you to excel in applying the standards. The course uses a highly illustrative and engaging format, featuring 15 focused exercises designed to strengthen practical application and enhance working knowledge.

Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: 4
Program Level: Basic

This course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.

Highlights

Circumstances requiring auditors to follow the Yellow Book (Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS)
Relationship of Yellow Book requirements to GAAS and single audit requirements
The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit
Identifying and reporting findings under the Yellow Book

Prerequisites

Basic audit knowledge

Designed For

Auditors performing Yellow Book engagements

Objectives

Thoroughly understand the Yellow Book
Excel in the Yellow Book auditing arena
Save time and improve performance on Yellow Book engagements via in-depth knowledge of the requirements