It's been said that you cannot fit a square peg into a round hole. The same principle holds true for audits of not-for-profit entities. You cannot apply a standard commercial audit approach to auditing a not-for-profit entity and expect a good...
Workpapers are the primary support for findings, conclusions and opinions on any audit or other attest engagement. Review essential tips and techniques for ensuring workpaper documentation is high quality yet efficient.
Learn how to build PivotTables, group data inside PivotTables, and create user-defined calculations in your PivotTables. Review advanced PivotTable techniques, including consolidating data with PivotTables and linking data from external sources...
Individuals who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that must be followed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued Yellow Book providing rules related to ethics and independence, which received a significant...
The Auditing Standards Board (ASB) has completed its update of the three engagement types in the SSAEs. Review the changes to the examination, review, and agreed-upon procedures standard to provide an understanding of the changes to performance...
A thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential if you work with governments and not-for-profits. Equip yourself with a comprehensive knowledge of the Yellow Book requirements and increase your confidence and proficiency in performing...
Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, receive an overview of recent FASB and AICPA activity, including recently issued and proposed Accounting Standards Updates...
The leading edge of the baby boomer generation has already reached retirement age. Financial and tax planners can expect increased demand for strategies that dovetail Social Security with other retirement and estate planning objectives. Review...
Cybersecurity for the CFO: Ransomware and BeyondCybercrime increased by over 500% during the pandemic. Many financial leaders are tasked with overseeing computer security, which is typically outsourced. Recall the maxim, trust but verify. Why do...
A candid look at the role of planning and the interdependence with corporate culture and people. Utilized correctly, an organization has the best chance to achieve its goals. If planning, culture and people are ignored for the sake of current...
