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Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book

Available Until

Online/Webcast

8.00 Credits

Member Price $199.00

Non-Member Price $299.00

Overview

If you work with governments and not-for-profits, a thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential. This course will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of the Yellow Book requirements and increase your confidence and proficiency in performing Yellow Book audits. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format including over 20 focused exercises on key practice issues.

Highlights

  • When is the auditor required to follow the Yellow Book (aka Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS)?
  • How the Yellow Book requirements relate to generally accepted auditing standards and the single audit requirements
  • The different types of Yellow Book audit and attestation engagements that auditors may be called upon to perform
  • The Yellow Book standards related to the qualifications of the auditor (i.e., requirements related to independence, CPE, peer review, and more)
  • The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit
  • The Yellow Book requirements related to attestation engagements (i.e., examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures engagements) and performance audits

Prerequisites

Basic audit knowledge

Designed For

Auditors performing Yellow Book engagements

Objectives

  • Thoroughly understand the requirements of the Yellow Book and how they relate to the AICPA and single audit requirements
  • Excel in the Yellow Book auditing arena
  • Save time and stress on Yellow Book engagements via in-depth knowledge of the requirements

Preparation

None

Notice

This on-demand webcast can be taken at any time of your choosing and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. No live instructor is present, and an exam is required to earn credit. You must score 70% or higher to earn the certificate.

How do I access my Self-Study Package?

Visit https://www.surgentcpe.com/login and enter your username (your LCPA email address) and password. If you do not remember your password, press the "Forgot?" button to receive a password reset email. Once logged in, the page will refresh to display your account menu on the left side.

Non-Member Price $299.00

Member Price $199.00