Compliance Testing In a Government Audit

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Description: AICPA Standards require that auditors obtain reasonable assurance about material misstatements as a result of noncompliance with laws and regulations that have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. This course addresses the GAAS requirements for the typical governmental laws and regulations and focuses on meeting the documentation requirements.

Learning objectives: To enable participants to understand and apply the requirements of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, including providing adequate documentation of the tests performed.  Includes practice aids.

Experience/Prerequisites:  Minimum to advanced level of auditing experience.

Who should attend: Partners and managers responsible for planning and supervision of engagements, and audit staff members who are responsible for performing compliance tests and related audit documentation.

Recommended CPE credit:  8 hours

Acronym: CTGA

  • Illegal Acts by clients – the basics
  • Identifying laws and regulations
  • Direct and material laws and regulations
  • Indirect effect laws and regulations
  • Documentation