Course Information
A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book
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Course Description
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.
Course Objectives
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 requirement
Outline
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
Prerequisites
Basic audit knowledge.
Instructors
Kerry E. Roberts, CPA, is a frequent public speaker and presenter. In addition to presenting for Surgent, Kerry is a member of the Tennessee General Assembly.?
Prior to working with the Tennessee General Assembly, Kerry was a business owner and CEO for 25 years. His background includes being president and chairman of a national business association, partner in a CPA firm, audit staff for a “Big 8” accounting firm, and adjunct accounting faculty for Lipscomb University.
Kerry is a 1983 graduate of Lipscomb University (accounting major). Married since 1987, Kerry and his wife are the parents of three kids and live in Springfield, Tennessee. His hobbies include cycling, two antique Triumph convertibles, and tending to a 160-year-old home.?