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8 CPE Credits

Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book

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8 CPE Credits

This is a text-based course. To receive credit, you are required to review all content and achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final exam.

A thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential for anyone working with governments and not-for-profits. This course provides comprehensive coverage of Yellow Book requirements while building confidence and proficiency in performing Yellow Book audits. The course uses a highly illustrative and engaging format, featuring more than 25 focused exercises designed to strengthen practical application and enhance working knowledge.

Learning 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

Major Topics

  • Circumstances requiring auditors to follow the Yellow Book (Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS)
  • Relationship of Yellow Book requirements to GAAS and single audit requirements
  • Auditor qualifications under the Yellow Book: independence, CPE, peer review, and related requirements
  • The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit
  • Identifying and reporting findings under the Yellow Book
  • The Yellow Book requirements related to attestation engagements (examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures) and performance audits

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE Credits
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Auditing (Governmental)

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Auditing
  • Governmental

Prerequisites

Basic audit knowledge

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Auditors performing Yellow Book engagements

Provider

Surgent CPE

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