Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp

Course Details

Date

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

7:00am – 3:00pm (Registration: 3:02am)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Accounting & Audit

CPE Credit

8 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Beginning

Vendor

CPA Crossings

Prerequisites

None

Description

This course is designed for accountants in public practice and industry who focus on nonprofit and governmental entities. We will cover the basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique. The course starts with the key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities and then switches focus to review the fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits. This foundational course is perfect for those getting started in the nonprofit and governmental arena and those looking for a refresher. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • The basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique.
  • The key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities.
  • The fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Identify the key differences in governmental GAAP.
  • Recognize the basic requirements in a Yellow Book Audit.
  • Compare performance requirements for Uniform Guidance.
  • Identify topics unique to nonprofit accounting.

Designed For

Practitioners who are new to governmental or nonprofit accounting or auditing.

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