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Surgent's Preparing and Writing Findings in Yellow Book and Single Audits (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Reporting findings under the Yellow Book and single audit standards comes with unique rules - but mastering them is easier than you think. This course gives you the tools and techniques to prepare, write, and present findings that meet the GAO and OMB requirements while sparking meaningful improvements for your clients. You'll learn exactly what to report, how to report it, and where to report it so you can deliver results with clarity, compliance, and impact. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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GASB 96 –SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2) (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This is a 2 hour webcast that will focus on the similarities between all three of these GASB accounting standards that deal with contractual arrangements such as leases, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITA) and P3s. Compare and contrast these standards as you prepare for implementation this year of GASB 94 and GASB 96, and review the implementation efforts of Leases in Year 2. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments, is a 2 hour webcast detailing many of the more common mistakes that auditors and accountants are making in either the preparation of their annual financial statements or the audits of such financial statements. Deficiencies in audit standards (AICPA, GAO, Single Audit) and preparation standards (GASB) noted in this webcast are driven by the most recent results found in audit organization peer reviews, workpaper or desk reviews, and various organizations checklists for oversight. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Indirect Cost Rates 2026: What Nonprofits Must Know to Build NICRA-Proof Proposals (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Indirect costs are an important aspect of obtaining full cost recovery on grants and cooperative agreements. An indirect rate is a mechanism for recovering allocable indirect costs. Have you struggled to understand how indirect rates work? We will show you Uniform Guidance theory and the mechanical aspects of how indirect rates are constructed. This session will cover the two of the most widely used indirect cost rate proposal templates to obtain Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRA) for both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Interior (DOI). We will address: • Fringe and indirect rate examples, • The power of an indirect rate multiplier, • What is an ideal indirect rate, • Mandatory requirements for constructing an indirect rate, • The importance of the Statement of Functional Expense, and • Understanding the HHS and DOI model templates. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Procurement Standards 2026: What You Need To Know (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Federal procurement requirements under the Uniform Guidance were significantly revised effective October 1, 2024, introducing new expectations for procurement methods, internal controls, contractor oversight, and domestic sourcing preferences. This session will provide grant recipients and subrecipients with practical guidance on implementing compliant procurement procedures under 2 CFR SS200.317-200.327 and aligning procurement policies with updated federal standards, and thresholds from the FAR. Attendees will learn how to strengthen procurement documentation, apply revised competition requirements, and prepare for federal agency or Single Audit procurement system reviews. This session provides the regulatory application to develop your own SOP. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Surgent's Fraud In Single Audits (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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With all the planning, procedures, and reporting involved in a single audit, sometimes things can slip through the cracks. But what if the thing that slips through is fraud? Compiled from news releases, court records, and the thrilling annals of the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, this course tells the tale of seven real-world frauds that seemingly dodged detection in the single audit process. Leveraging the incredible gift of hindsight, this course is designed to raise your awareness and sharpen your focus on the potential for fraud in single audits!
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Surgent's Yellow Book and Single Audits: How to Stay in Good Graces and Out of Bad Places with Your Peer Reviewer (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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If you perform Yellow Book audits and/or single audits, it is a given that a peer reviewer will be looking at your work on those engagements! Why fret and sweat about what peer reviewers are going to be looking for? In this course, we will explore the key audit requirements that peer reviewers focus on, how the auditor complies with those requirements, and common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits. This course will help you proceed and succeed in your Yellow Book and single audits. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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2026/27 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Audit (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting, auditing, and compliance developments affecting not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, audit and attestation updates, and Single Audit developments to provide a practical view of changes impacting nonprofit financial reporting and oversight. Participants will begin with an overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS). Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose and structure of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP requirements for NFPs. The course then shifts to auditing and attestation developments from the AICPA, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities. Participants will also review recent and upcoming standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including updates related to SSAEs, SSARSs, exposure drafts on confirmations and fraud, and changes affecting group audits. Finally, the course addresses recent developments impacting Single Audits for not-for-profit organizations receiving federal funding. Topics include the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and reporting changes related to SAM.gov. Designed for nonprofit preparers, auditors, and financial leaders, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect-and what to monitor as requirements continue to evolve. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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2026/27 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Stay current on the latest accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations with this timely GAAP update. This course reviews recently issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) impacting NFP financial reporting, along with standard-setting projects currently in the FASB pipeline. The course also introduces the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS)-the first comprehensive global accounting framework designed specifically for non-profit organizations, launched in October 2025. Participants will gain perspective on the purpose and structure of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP requirements for NFPs. This course is designed to help practitioners, financial leaders, and auditors of not-for-profit organizations understand both current GAAP requirements and emerging global developments shaping the future of nonprofit financial reporting. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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How to Get a Better Return on Yellow Book and Single Audits - Avoiding the Most Misapplied Audit Concepts
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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Yellow Book and Single Audit reporting entities have complex and unique financial statement audit, compliance and reporting issues. Deficiencies in these types of audit engagements are common. This course will reduce the likelihood of noncompliance with relevant professional and regulatory auditing and reporting standards. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Surgent's You’ve Got This: An Introduction to Yellow Book and Single Audits (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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If you work with governments or not-for-profits, mastering the fundamentals of Yellow Book and single audits is essential. This beginner-friendly course breaks down the key requirements of the Yellow Book and the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards into clear, manageable concepts. You'll learn the essentials of performing Yellow Book and single audits with confidence—building a strong foundation, boosting your understanding, and equipping you to conduct audits efficiently and effectively. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles (6 hours)
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Online
6.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
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Building a strong foundation by knowing the essentialsBy reviewing chapters 1-5 of *Government Auditing Standards*, 2024 Revision, you'll learn the fundamentals of performing engagements in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS).Your new knowledge will help you build an excellent foundation of the principles of GAGAS as you work to understand Yellow Book requirements and application guidance.Topics covered include: Foundational principles General requirements Standards for financial audits YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
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In today's fast-paced environment, keeping up with the latest accounting and auditing requirements for governments and nonprofits can be challenging, but this course makes it easier! Designed to save you time and effort, this comprehensive update provides clear explanations of the most important developments affecting governments and nonprofits. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course features over 25 focused exercises to strengthen your working knowledge and ensure you leave prepared to apply the latest accounting and auditing standards with confidence. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Internal Control Frameworks for Single Audit (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The Uniform Guidance identifies COSO and the Green Book as best practices for internal controls in governmental audits. This course provides a comprehensive review of the COSO framework, including its 2013 update, and explores its application to the Green Book. Attendees will learn to recall the five components and 17 principles of internal control, understand the benefits of adopting internal control frameworks, and recognize the rationale behind the COSO 2013 update and its impact on auditing practices. Additionally, the course will cover how to leverage Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement to effectively document internal controls. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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What's Going on at the GASB (2026/27) (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a focused update on major recent pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Coverage includes GASB Statement No. 103 (financial reporting model), GASB Statement No. 104 (disclosures for capital assets), and GASB Statement No. 105 (subsequent events). Participants will also receive a high-level overview of active GASB exposure drafts and ongoing projects. The course is designed to help auditors, preparers, and financial leaders understand how these developments affect audits, financial statement preparation, and board reporting. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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A&A Update for Nonprofits and Single Audit - 2026
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
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This course provides a high-level overview of the most important accounting, financial reporting, compliance and audit issues facing nonprofit entities and their accountants. The focus is on explaining the basis behind major issues and trends in executive summary (yet practical) form, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant standards, and the basis for any potential changes on the horizon. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe to not learn from past experiences. This course examines real-world fraud cases to uncover the lessons they provide and translate them into practical, preventive controls. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course engages participants with over 15 focused exercises designed to build a strong working knowledge of fraud risks and effective anti-fraud controls. Whether you are an auditor or an industry professional, you'll gain actionable strategies to strengthen oversight, reduce vulnerabilities, and safeguard your organization. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Yellow Book: Staying Compliant With Government Auditing Standards
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $319
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Complying with relevant standardsUnderstanding the concepts and standards of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) is an important aspect of performing Yellow Book audits.By examining everything from GAGAS's foundation and principles to professional competence and continuing professional education, you'll increase your knowledge of requirements and standards. You'll cover various topics, including: Quality control and peer review Reporting standards for performance audits Ethics, independence, and professional judgment Professional competence and continuing professional education Standards for financial audits, attestation engagements, reviews of financial statements, and performance audits Staying current with the most recent requirementsYou'll explore Yellow Book requirements and guidance based on *Government Auditing Standards*, 2024 Revision, as well as other technical updates.The 2024 revision offers guidance related to: Shifting from a quality control to a quality management approach Risk-based process for quality management Engagement quality reviews of GAGAS engagements Key audit matters for financial audits Implementing your new knowledge Review questions and practice exercises help reinforce your learning and enhance your comprehension of the material. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Accurately identifying and testing controls over compliance is critical, yet it remains a common deficiency highlighted in peer reviews. This course offers a comprehensive overview of internal controls over compliance, with a focus on their application to Single Audits. Participants will learn how to effectively align internal controls with specific compliance requirements. Additionally, we will address one of the most frequent findings in audits of governmental entities receiving federal grants: the misidentification of controls and the confusion between compliance and control processes. This course will help clarify the distinction, equipping you with the tools to enhance audit quality and ensure compliance effectiveness. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Don't just wing it when you can soar! To catch the eye of resource providers and fulfill the needs of leadership, it is essential that not-for-profits prepare financial statements which excel. This course will empower you with the knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and reporting to surpass the expectations of financial statement users. Over 20 focused exercises are included to illustrate and refine today's best practices in not-for-profit accounting and reporting. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.