Assessing Independence Under Yellow Book
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price $39.00
Non-Member Price $59.00
Overview
Maintaining independence and adhering to strict ethical standards are essential for professionals in governmental auditing. The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Yellow Book sets the benchmark for ethics and independence in this field, forming the foundation of professional compliance. This course provides a focused review of key principles and independence requirements, equipping participants with the tools to identify and mitigate common risks of noncompliance. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will learn to uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure independence in governmental auditing.
Objectives
- Identify threats to independence
- Recall safeguards that can be used to reduce threats to an acceptable level
Highlights
- GAO
- Yellowbook
- Ethics
Designed For
Accounting Professionals
Prerequisites
None
Preparation
None
Notice
Your webinar can be accessed via https://ctcpas.acpen.com/. If you do not have an ACPEN account, please sign up for an account using the email address you have on file with CTCPA.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Alex Romero, CPA, CGMA, MPAcc, Galasso Learning Solutions
Alexandria Romero, CPA, CGMA, MPAcc, is the governmental and leadership training facilitator for Galasso Learning Solutions. Prior to that, she was the director of finance for the City of Pueblo, Colorado, the CFO for Pueblo City-County Library District, and an auditor for a public accounting firm. Alex is an active member of the accounting profession, serving as an at-large member of the AICPA Council, chair-elect for the Colorado Society of CPAs, vice chair of the Pueblo City-County Library District’s Foundation board of directors, and is a 2019 graduate of the AICPA Leadership Academy.
Her contributions to the accounting field have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2022, 2023), receiving the 2022 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award, and being inducted into the Colorado State University Department of Accounting Hall of Fame in 2022.
Alex loves Disney and running, so in January 2024, she completed the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World.
Non-Member Price $59.00
Member Price $39.00