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Overview of Topics
- Quick Refresher: What is the yellow Book?5 mins
- Performances Audits15 mins
- Independence Changes26 mins
- Identify Threats to Auditors Independence37 mins
- Identify and Apply Safeguards49 mins
- Auditors Role in waste60 mins
Course Description
The 2018 Yellow Book revision represents the first comprehensive overhaul of the Yellow Book standards since 2011. This session explains the new standards, as well as prepares practitioners to implement the new Yellow Book.
Covering insights related to independence and peer review, this course is sure to increase your knowledge of the requirements and application guidance related to ethics, independence, standards for financial audits, attestation engagements, performance audits, and more. Learn precisely what the new Yellow Book does and does not require auditors to do.
This webinar would cover critical concepts related to applying the new Yellow Book including:
- When the standards are applicable ?
- Different types of engagements involved
- The relationship between the Yellow Book and other standards
- Importance of stating compliance with the Yellow Book in reporting
- The new Yellow Book standards related to ethics
- Independence, professional judgment, Competence & CPE, Quality control; and peer review.
If you are an auditor performing Yellow Book audits, it is essential you understand the recently revised concepts and standards of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). This free cpe webinar on GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS is an excellent baseline of information for accountants to gain an understanding of the new Yellow Book.
Webinar Qualifies for
- 1.5 CPE credit of Auditing (Governmental) for all CPAs
- 1.5 General Educational credit for Tax Professionals/Bookkeepers/Accountants
Learning objectives
- To understand the new Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) update and become familiar with its ethical principles.
- To get the idea of requirements and summary guidance for audits performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
- To learn precisely about the new Yellow Book revision.
- To distinguish unique definitions pertaining to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
- To understand Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) conceptual framework regarding audits and attestations.
About Presenter
Alexander Buchholz is a Partner at PKF O’Connor Davies with over 15 years experience in public accounting, including with a “Big Four” accounting firm.
Alex is responsible for the development of the audit approach, supervision of staff, and the establishment and maintenance of the engagement budget. Additionally, he is responsible for the coordination of staff and management so that the audit is performed on a timely basis with as little intrusion to client operations as possible.
His expertise is in Single Audits, internal control/compliance audits, and specialized cost reporting. His industry experience is in healthcare and not-for-profit entities, including skilled nursing facilities, social service agencies, charter schools, diagnostic and treatment centers, home care service entities, adult homes and other long-term care facilities, special needs entities, and cemeteries.
Alex is also an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the Department of Accounting where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and auditing. He also teaches at the School of Professional Studies of the City University of New York for the Online Business Management Department and at Mercy College and Lehman College.
He conducts internal training seminars for the Firm and frequently speaks at outside organizations and associations. He is also a former member of the Firm’s continuing professional education (CPE) committee, with special emphasis on Single Audit training. Alex has written many articles on accounting and auditing topics for a variety of professional publications.
PKF O'Connor Davies is a new breed of accounting and advisory firm that holds itself to a higher standard – going beyond passive value calculation to active value creation.
With unmatched client focus, we unlock the real value hidden at key connection points of every engagement – from the industry and resource levels to the organization and regulatory levels on the regional, national and international levels.
Through these connections, our team of more than 600 top-notch professionals continually drives efficiencies, uncovers opportunities and manages risk – delivering value where others can’t.
Review Questions
- Question 1 : 00:15
- Question 2 : 00:30
- Question 3 : 00:45
- Question 4 : 01:00
- Question 5 : 01:15
- Which one of the following is the key changes in the 2018 Yellow Book?
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- According to the new format changes in 2018 yellow book the requirement text is now in ______.
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- In which chapter GAGAS requirements for performance audits are mentioned in the 2018 Yellow Book?
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- Which one of the following is an example of management’s ability to effectively oversee the nonaudit services?
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- Which one of the following are the examples of threats to Auditor’s Independence?
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- Financial audits must test and provide assurance on internal control.
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- Which one of the following is true for reporting cause in findings?
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- The Yellow Book considers, and defines __ key categories of performance audit objectives.
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- Which one of the following is the applicable to reporting causes in findings?
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- __________are actions or other measures, individually or in combination, that auditors take that effectively eliminate threats to independence or reduce them to an acceptable level.
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- A threat to independence is not acceptable if:
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- According to the new application guidance on clerical assistance providing clerical assistance such as typing, formatting, printing, and binding FS – is unlikely to be _______.
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- Auditors are not required to detect abuse or waste.
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- Cost $20
- CPE Credits 1.5
- Subject Area Accounting & Auditing (Govt.)
- Course Level Basic
- Instructional Method QAS Self Study
- Prerequisites None
- Advanced Preparation None
- Published Date October 15 ,2020
- Who should attend? Accountant CPA - Small Firm CPA - Mid Size Firm Accounting Firm CPA (Industry) Auditors Young CPA CPA in Business Accounting Practice Owners Senior Accountant Accounts Director Cloud Accountants Entrepreneurial Accountant Compliance Officers Accounting Managers Compliance Managers Staff of Accounting Firm
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterACCOUNTANT PREPARED A RETURN AND IT IS UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BY THE IRS, NOW WHAT?
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 View Details/RegisterCUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT: ECHECK FRAUD, MOBILE BANKING FRAUD, CHECK 21 & HOLDER IN DUE COURSE
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Thursday, October 08, 2020 View Details/RegisterCOMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IDENTITY THEFT WITH CASE STUDIES
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