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Government Auditing Standards and Foundations - Yellow Book Series (Course Id 1735)

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Author : Andrew Clark, EA
Course Length : Pages: 35 ||| Review Questions: 11 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10
CPE Credits : 2.0
IRS Credits : 0
Price : $17.95
Passing Score : 70%
Course Type: NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry
Technical Designation: Technical
Primary Subject-Field Of Study:

Auditing (Governmental) - Auditing (Governmental) for Course Id 1735

Description :

The Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards, also known as the Yellow Book, provides a comprehensive framework for conducting governmental audits with a focus on high quality, integrity, competence, independence, and objectivity. The Yellow Book is used by auditors of government organizations, entities that receive government awards, and any other audit organization performing Yellow Book audits. The Yellow Book outlines all requirements for governmental audit reports, professional qualifications for auditors, and audit organization quality control.

This course will describe when the Yellow Book standards must be applied. This course will identify the types of auditors and audit organizations that may employ GAGAS to conduct their work. This course will identify the categories of requirements that GAGAS uses to describe the degree of responsibility imposed on auditors and audit organizations.

Usage Rank : 20500
Release : 2021
Version : 1.0
Prerequisites : Basic understanding of the auditing process.
Experience Level : Overview
Additional Contents : Complete, no additional material needed.
Additional Links :
Advance Preparation : None.
Delivery Method : QAS Self Study
Intended Participants : Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
Revision Date : 01-Mar-2024
NASBA Course Declaration : Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.
Approved Audience :

NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 1735

Keywords : Auditing (Governmental), Government, Auditing, Standards, Foundations, Yellow, Book, Series, cpe, cpa, online course
Learning Objectives :

Chapter 1
2018 Yellow book Overview

At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
  • Recognize when the Yellow Book standards must be applied.
  • Identify the new organization and format of the 2018 Yellow Book.
  • Recognize the five areas that changed in the 2018 Yellow Book from the 2011 Yellow Book.

Chapter 2
Foundation and Principles for the Use and Application of Government Auditing Standards

At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
  • Identify the types of auditors and audit organizations that may employ GAGAS to conduct their work,
  • Recognize the types of engagements that may be conducted in accordance with GAGAS, and
  • Identify terminology that is commonly used in GAGAS.

Chapter 3
General Requirements for Complying with Government Auditing Standards

At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
  • Identify the categories of requirements that GAGAS uses to describe the degree of responsibility imposed on auditors and audit organization.
Course Contents :

Chapter 1 - 2018 Yellow book Overview

Objectives

2018 Yellow Book Overview Introduction

Yellow Book

Engagement Team Definitions

Auditor:

Engagement team (or audit team):

Specialist:

Yellow Book Publications

Purpose

When and Where to Apply Yellow Book

Effective Date

Overview of the 2018 Yellow Book Changes

New Organization and Format

Skill, Knowledge and Expertise Guidance

Independence guidance for Government Audit Organizations

Peer Review

Peer review requirements

Waste and Abuse

Standards for Attestation Engagements and Reviews of Financial Statements

Performance audits: new internal control requirement

Competence and CPE Requirements

Obtaining the 2018 Yellow Book

Chapter 1 - Review Questions

Chapter 2 - Foundation and Principles for the Use and Application of Government Auditing Standards

Objectives

Introduction

Types of GAGAS Users

Types of GAGAS Engagements

Financial Audits

Attestation Engagements and Reviews of Financial Statements

Performance Audits

Terms Used in GAGAS

The GAGAS Format

Chapter Summary: Foundation and Principles for the Use and Application of Government Auditing Standards

Types of GAGAS Users

Types of GAGAS Engagements

Terms Used in GAGAS

Chapter 2 Review Questions

Chapter 3 - General Requirements for Complying with Government Auditing Standards

Objectives

Relationship between GAGAS and Other Professional

Standards

Stating Compliance with GAGAS in the Audit Report

Chapter Summary: General Requirements for Complying with Government Auditing Standards

Chapter 3 Review Questions

Glossary

CPE Accounting (Governmental) Course: https://www.cpethink.com/yellow-book-auditing
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