Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies (4 hours - afternoon) - Webcast Replay
Overview
Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are routinely selected for peer review and continue to be areas of heightened scrutiny by peer reviewers and federal oversight agencies. This course examines common deficiencies identified in GAGAS and Single Audit engagements, with a focus on understanding why these issues arise and how they can be avoided. Participants will review frequent deficiencies related to Yellow Book requirements issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, including independence, CPE, and reporting considerations. The course also addresses common Single Audit deficiencies, including internal controls over compliance, compliance testing, and major program determination. Designed for auditors performing Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements, this course helps participants recognize recurring problem areas and better understand the requirements that continue to drive peer review findings.
YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAGAS and the Uniform Guidance
Designed For
CPAs and Accounting Professionals
Objectives
- Identify common deficiencies in Yellow Book Engagements.
- Recall the independence requirements applicable under the Yellow Book.
- Identify common deficiencies identified in Single Audit engagements.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Alexandria Romero, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
With nearly two decades of expertise in governmental and nonprofit accounting, Alex helps facilitate the development of governmental training programs for Galasso Learning Solutions. Her engaging presentation style, passion for connecting with attendees, and ability to make complex topics accessible have made her a sought-after educator in the field.
Prior to joining GLS, Alex worked for several governmental entities, served as an auditor for a public accounting firm, and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Her contributions to the accounting field have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2022, 2023) and receiving the AICPA's Outstanding Young CPA Award in 2022.
Alex serves on AICPA Council and is a member of the Governmental Performance Accountability Committee. She previously served on the Emerging Professional Initiative Committee of the AICPA. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for the Colorado Society of CPAs and is a member of their Young Professional Council. Alex loves Disney and running so in January 2024, she completed the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World!
(1/13/25)
Non-Member Price $250.00
Member Price $195.00