Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit Download

Overview

Knowing just a little about the Yellow Book can hurt you! You need to have a thorough understanding of the standards. This course not only explains the Yellow Book financial auditing standards, but it also prepares you to excel in applying those standards. Learn precisely what the Yellow Book does and does not require auditors to do. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced knowledge of the Yellow Book.

Prerequisites

Basic audit knowledge

Objectives

• Thoroughly understand the requirements of the Yellow Book and how they relate to the AICPA and single audit requirements
• Prepare to apply the Yellow Book in an effective and efficient manner
• Save time by understanding what the Yellow Book does and does not require auditors to do

Highlights

• Critical concepts related to applying the Yellow Book including when the standards are applicable; the types of engagements involved; and the relationship between the Yellow Book and other standards
• The Yellow Book standards related to ethics; independence; professional judgment; competence and CPE; quality control; and peer review
• The Yellow Book requirements related to performing and reporting on financial audits and how those requirements affect the audit in areas like internal control