This course covers the additional requirements of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) as it relates to performing and reporting on a financial audit including financial audit guidance and considerations. We also discuss the incorporation of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Auditing Standards into GAGAS, and other requirements that apply to Financial Audits.  Lastly, we discuss the elements of a finding and how to present the different types of findings within financial audits.

The course reviews pertinent technical guidance and uses real-world examples and case studies to reinforce key points along the way.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the relationship of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS or the Yellow Book) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statements on Auditing Standards (SASs)
  • Identify the additional GAGAS requirements for performing and reporting on financial audits
  • Identify the types of findings and elements of a finding within a financial audit
Last updated/reviewed: August 8, 2023
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4
Anonymous Author
Provides good understanding of expectations for performing a GAGAS compliant Financial Statement Audit.

3
Member's Profile
This course was well laid out. The information was helpful. The questions were in line with the text.

5
Anonymous Author
Very good course, well developed and presented. Great for novices and as a review.

4
Anonymous Author
Lesson was to the point but I wish the slides included content discussed.

5
Anonymous Author
Great overview of understanding performing audits under GAGAS.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course. However, it is recommended to take the other courses in the series prior to completing this one.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Yellow Book 3: Government Auditing Standards: Standards for Financial Audits9:35
  Previous Audits, Fraud, Noncompliance, and Abuse7:47
  Audit Documentation and Reporting on Internal Control8:23
  Deficiencies, Abuse, and Reporting to Outside Parties10:41
  Reporting Views & Sensitive Information8:15
  Distributing Reports, Considerations, and Conclusion5:30
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Yellow Book 3: Government Auditing Standards: Standards for Financial Audits50:10
Supporting Materials
  Slides: Yellow Book 3: Government Auditing Standards: Standards for Financial AuditsPDF
  Yellow Book 3: Government Auditing Standards: Standards for Financial Audits Glossary/IndexPDF
  Encyclopedia of Ethical Failures PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam