Containing descriptions of all recent auditing, accounting and regulatory developments, this 2018 alert will ensure that accountants have a robust understanding of the business, economic, and regulatory environments in which they and their clients operate. In addition, accountants will gain a full understanding of emerging practice issues, with targeted analysis of new developments and how they may affect their engagements, including: Recent Economic Trends Recent Legislative and PCAOB Developments Developments in Peer Review Recent Ethics Interpretations This useful resource also contains new accounting and auditing guidance related: Derivatives and Hedging Service Concession Agreements Discontinued Operations Stock Compensation
This Audit Risk Alert highlights areas of change in audits performed under the Uniform Guidance, focusing on areas which may be challenging or frequently misunderstood. It also discusses emerging practice issues and current developments related to entities subject to an audit performed under Government Auditing Standards and the OMB Uniform Guidance and provides information to help you identify significant risks that may affect an audit of entities receiving federal awards. In addition, this alert provides a summary of revision found in the 2018 Yellow Book. Updates include: The 2018 Yellow Book USDA Rural Development Dept of Education Housing and Urban Development
This comprehensive, step-by-step guide provides a plain-English approach to planning and performing audits. In this handy resource, accountants and auditors will find updates for the issuance of SAS No. 132, The Auditor's Consideration of an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, with illustrative examples, sample forms and helpful techniques ideal for small- and medium-sized firms Key Features include: Comprehensive and step-by-step guidance on the performance of an audit Numerous alerts that address the current-year developments in a variety of areas Illustrative examples and forms to facilitate hands-on performance of the audit
This comprehensive, step-by-step guide provides a plain-English approach to planning and performing audits. In one handy resource, you'll find applicable requirements and how-to advice. This edition includes updates for the issuance of SAS No. 133, Auditor Involvement with Exempt Offering Documents. Update boxes have been added for SAS No. 134, 137, 138 and 139. You’ll find illustrative examples, sample forms and helpful techniques ideal for small- and medium-sized firms.
The effectiveness of internal audit activities is important for the sustainability of change in the public sector. In this sense, the tools and techniques used and the level of competencies of public sector auditors are decisive. This book deals with the effects of current technological developments in the public sector on auditing and risk management activities. Therefore, it is a resource for public internal auditors to create a digital audit strategy based on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based applications. Institutionalisation of their structures is important for public sector internal auditors. For this, basic requirements, future expectations, and best practices are explained. The digital business model is presented to produce value-added audit findings and outputs that guide public internal auditors and all digital-era stakeholders. This book is a pioneering work based on continuous auditing/continuous monitoring approaches using various AI and blockchain-based tools and techniques. There is nothing more valuable to the success of a public internal auditor than a detailed understanding of the business. The important lesson in developing business knowledge, especially in the new audit universe emerging with digital transformation, is that all auditors must understand that they never finish learning about business processes, risks, and control points in the digital era. They must constantly push themselves to be motivated and learn about the business operations they audit to implement new audit approaches powered by AI. In addition to obtaining up-to-date business information from process owners and stakeholders, public auditors responsible for conducting an AI-based continuous audit programme should also look inside their departments for a different perspective on business information that impacts continuous audit programme phase details and has the potential to add value. It should be noted that the additional source of information begins with your individual audit experience, digital skills, and qualifications.
Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.
This alert provides auditors with an overview of recent economic, industry, technical, regulatory, and professional developments that may affect how auditors conduct audits and other engagements. An entity’s internal management can also use this alert to address areas of audit concern. Updates include: Economic and Industry Developments Legislative and Regulatory Developments Audit and Attestation Issues and Developments Revenue Recognition New Lease Standard Accounting for Financial Instruments Recent AICPA Independence and Developments
Newly revised in 2011. Contains the auditing standards promulgated by the Comptroller General of the United States. Known as the Yellow Book. Includes the professional standards and guidance, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), which provide a framework for conducting high quality government audits and attestation engagements with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence. These standards are for use by auditors of government entities and entities that receive government awards and audit organizations performing GAGAS audits and attestation engagements.
The construction industry has seen significant changes in the past couple years. Whether you are in public accounting, performing assurance services, or operate in the industry, this guide has the information you need to perform at your best. Considered the construction industry standard resource, this 2019 edition features new accounting information and new auditing considerations, particularly with regards to considerations for FASB ASC 606. This guide is an indispensable reference document packed with information on new requirements and relevant changes to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. From simple accounting to joint venture creation, this edition takes a deep dive into industry specific auditing procedures. Topics include: Practical tips and industry specific guidance; A detailed look at FASB ASU Nos. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, including new auditing considerations; An up-to-date look at the details of FASB ASU No. 2016-02, Leases
