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.

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

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

Designed For

Auditors performing Yellow Book engagements

Prerequisites

Basic audit knowledge

Preparation

None

Notice

This self-study product is a course manual download with a test. You will receive an email with instructions to access this course.