Overview of GAO's Current Auditing Standards

Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (also known as the Yellow Book or GAGAS) and how they provide guidance for the staffing, planning, and performance of audits of federal entities, as well as audit reporting. In this course, you will explore the most current standards that were issued in 2024. You will learn how to distinguish between the three types of engagements covered by the Yellow Book and describe how the standards are used in these engagements.

Who Attends

This course is designed for financial management personnel, accountants, auditors, or those who are subject to audits conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 8 | CPE: 8
Duration: 1 Day

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July 27 - July 27, 2026

Class ID: 265786004

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8 AM - 4 PM EST

September 21 - September 21, 2026

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November 6 - November 6, 2026

Class ID: 265786006

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8 AM - 4 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Describe the function, structure, and history of GAO's current Government Auditing Standards, pointing out the most recent updates
Describe how current general, field work, and reporting standards are applied in audits and other engagements
Distinguish between the three types of audits and other engagements
Apply Government Auditing Standards to simple audits and other engagements

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Overview of GAO's Current Government Auditing Standards

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