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Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book

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Member Price: $399.00 Non-Member Price: $399.00

Date/Time:: Dec 29, 2026, 9:00am–5:00pm
Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:: Auditing (Governm.): 8.00
Fields of Study:: Auditing (Governmental)
Level:: Basic

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.

Objective

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 requirements

Highlights

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

Designed For

Auditors performing Yellow Book engagements

Prerequisite

Basic audit knowledge

Advanced Preparation

None