Introduction to the Yellow Book for Performance Audits

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Description

An accelerated course designed to give new auditors a strong foundation in the principles and methodology for conducting performance audits in accordance with the Government Auditing Standards. Exclusively focused on the knowledge and skills needed for performance auditing: the purposes and types of performance audits; the role of audit objectives; internal control assessments; types of audit evidence; elements of performance audit findings; and standards for reporting.

This course is also included in our Yellow Book Standards for Performance Auditors Bundle.

$150.00
One time

Course Objectives

  • Identify required planning and fieldwork documentation

  • Cite CPE requirements established by the GAO

  • Define the conceptual framework for evaluating auditor independence

  • Identify the elements of a finding

  • Identify concepts related to internal control documentation and reporting

Program level: Basic

Instructional method: Video

Category of study: Auditing (Governmental)

Who should attend: Performance auditors

CPE Credit Hours: 5

Instructor: Parker Skaats, CPA

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