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Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance What You Need to Know


Total Credits: 4.4 including 4.4 Auditing (Governmental) - Technical

Average Rating:
   100
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute |  Yellow Book
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4.4 Hours
License:

Dates



Description

This course covers the important changes to Yellow Book as well as Single Audits. We will review the major changes auditors need to understand when performing audits under GAGAS (aka Yellow Book or Government Auditing Standards). Areas of focus include the updated independence requirements, form and organization of the guidance, and quality control as well as common deficiencies. We’ll also look at the AICPA’s reporting standard and its impact on the auditor’s report as well as the Compliance report for Single Audits. We will then switch gears and cover the Uniform Guidance including the most recent changes to the Uniform Guidance issued in 2020 as well as the impact of COVID on Single Audits.

Key Topics:

2018 Yellow Book including CPE requirements for Yellow Book

COVID19 GAGAS Alert

SAS 134 and 140

Uniform Guidance Update

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify changes to the auditor’s report

• Analyze how non-audit services impact independence

• Describe changes to the Uniform Guidance

• Recall impact of COVID19 on Single Audits and GAGAS engagements

 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Describe the changes to Yellow Book
  • Analyze how nonaudit services impact independence
  • Identify proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance
  • List common deficiencies found in Single Audits
  • Identify the five methods of procurement
  • Describe the changes to the new Compliance Supplement

Major Subjects
  • Changes to Yellow Book and Single Audits
  • Single Audit under the Uniform Grant Guidance
  • Auditing

 


Course Materials

Faculty

Melisa F. Galasso's Profile

Melisa F. Galasso Related Seminars and Products

Founder and CEO

Galasso Learning Solutions LLC


Melisa Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical acconting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.

 


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Designed For

CPAs performing Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits.


Original Recording Date

5/29/20


Yellow Book

Yes


Course Developer

Galasso Learning Solutions


Date Added to Catalog

5/29/20


Prerequisites

Prior experience with GAGAS and Uniform Guidance.

 

 


Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer. 


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Total Reviews: 100

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"Melissa did a great job presenting."

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Robert P

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