Course Information
DECODED® Red, Yellow, and Texas
Course Description
Yeeeeehaaaaw! Well, no, that’s probably not how you should begin an Audit (or a class). Just like everything else, Texas has its own Audit Standards under the Texas Internal Auditing Act. Join in for an International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF/Red), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow), Orange (Red/Yellow blended), and Texas Internal Auditing Act (TIAA) standards cookout that apply to Internal Audits in the Lone Star State.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand changes to the Red Book and Yellow Book
Discuss differences in Red, Yellow, and TIAA
Detailed Course Outline
1. IPPF changes
Changes impacting Public Sector
When is implementation due
Impact to Peer Reviews
2. GAGAS changes
Changes impacting state and local
When is implementation due
Exploring the new tools built for state and local
Impact to Peer Reviews
3. Differences between standards
Examine differences between all the changed standards
Consider and contrast standards to TIAA
Applying best practices to integrate changes
Prerequisites
Advanced level of understanding of auditing standards under the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF/Red), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/ Yellow), Orange (Red/Yellow blended), and Texas Internal Auditing Act (TIAA).
Instructors
Mara Ash, CIA, CGAP, CGFM, CMRA; Senior Partner and CEO, has over 25 years of operational and audit experience in the government and private sectors, would be ultimately responsible for the execution of this contract, all work, reports and quality of services rendered. Her career includes senior finance and consulting positions serving government agencies at all levels of government – federal, state, and local. Her unique experience with both public and private sectors brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation which enables BFS to provide cost-effective, innovative solutions. Her expertise covers the crucial elements of business and financial operations that create strategic alignments, enhance transparency, cultivate sustainable growth, and ensure compliance.
She is a federal compliance and grants expert, with in-depth experience building programs and processes that align agency objectives with regulatory requirements. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), where she has held various leadership positions. She currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors Public Sector Audit Committee. Mara believes in success built on efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency. Her goal is to help organizations improve service delivery, ensure compliance, enhance transparency, and reduce costs.
Director, Professional Guidance - Public Sector
BS in Accounting and MBA from Willamette University
25 years' experience in government auditing
Over 20 years' experience training professionals
Volunteer experience includes IIA Chapter leadership, Global Academic Relations Committee, and multiple State of Oregon Audit Committees.
Joined IIA in the spring of 2021.