Overview
The guidance you need.
Understand the concepts and standards of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) so that you can perform Yellow Book audits.
Gain an excellent baseline of information for understanding the Yellow Book, with guidance found in the Government Auditing Standards.
With guidance related to independence and peer review, increase your knowledge of the requirements and application guidance related to the following:
Ethics
Independence
Standards for financial audits
Attestation engagements
Performance audits
Prerequisites
None
Objectives
- Distinguish the types of engagements that are performed under generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).
- Recognize the requirements found in Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
- Identify the requirements and guidance related to independence.
- Recall the requirements regarding CPE, professional judgment, quality control, and peer review under GAGAS.
- Identify the additional requirements for performing and reporting on a financial audit under GAGAS.
- Recall the requirements for performing attestation and review of financial statement engagements and performance audits under GAGAS.
Highlights
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
Standards for financial audits
Standards for attestation engagements and reviews of financial statements
Fieldwork standards for performance audits
Reporting standards for performance audits