Preparing and Writing Findings in Yellow Book and Single Audits
Overview
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.
Highlights
• The types of audit findings reported in Yellow Book and single audit engagements • The finding elements required by the GAO and OMB standards • Where audit findings get communicated in the reporting process
Prerequisites
Some introductory background in Yellow Book and single auditing
Designed For
Not-for-profit and government auditors
Objectives
• Understand exactly which audit findings are reported in Yellow Book and single audit engagements • Confidently develop criteria, condition, cause, and effect elements that make your findings clear and persuasive • Know precisely where and how to communicate findings
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Diane Edelstein, AICPA
Diane Edelstein, CPA is a Partner at Maher Duessel in Pittsburgh, PA. Diane has over 30 years of experience in public accounting and has always concentrated on Single Audits for governmental and non-profit clients. Diane was promoted to Partner in 2005 and serves as Director of Quality Control and Director of the Peer Review Practice. She also serves as Single Audit specialist and is the designated audit partner responsible for quality controls that are required by our participation in the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center. Diane spent 4 years on the Executive Committee of the Governmental Audit Quality Center and now serves on the Steering Committee of the AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference.Diane is a graduate of George Mason University.
Non-Member Price $230
Member Price $180