2026 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society
Overview
This course provides a concise update on key changes in governmental auditing. We’ll review the 2024 Yellow Book updates, including the shift from quality control to quality management, key audit matters, and implementation timelines. For Single Audits, we’ll cover the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates, the 2025 Compliance Supplement, GAO reports on improper payments and fraud, the Financial Data Transparency Act, and recent Department of Education guidance on related parties. Stay informed on critical standards and updates to ensure compliance and audit quality.
Highlights
Key changes in governmental auditing.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAGAS and the Uniform Guidance.
Designed For
CPAs and accounting professionals.
Objectives
Recall the components of quality management in the 2024 Yellow Book. Identify changes to single audits as a result of the 2025 Compliance Supplement. Recognize the impact of the 2024 Uniform Guidance on Single Audits. Identify the key findings in GAO’s Improper Payments: Information on Agencies’ Fiscal Year 2023 Estimates report (GAO-24-106927). Recognize the requirements of the FDTA. Identify the impact of the DOE’s Related Party Disclosure Requirements on education audits. Identify the strategies recommended to fight fraud from the AICPA’s Government Performance and Accountability Committee’s Detecting Government Fraud report.
Preparation
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Alexandria Romero, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
Alex brings nearly two decades of experience in governmental and nonprofit accounting to her role at Galasso Learning Solutions, where she helps develop governmental training programs. Known for her engaging presentation style and ability to make complex topics accessible, she is a sought-after educator in the field. Her dedication has earned her recognition as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting in 2022 and 2023, as well as the AICPA’s Outstanding Young CPA Award in 2022.
Before joining GLS, Alex has worked as CFO and Director of Finance for governmental entities and as an auditor for a public accounting firm. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Committed to advancing the profession, she serves on the AICPA Council and the Governmental Performance Accountability Committee. Additionally, she is the Vice President of the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for the Colorado Society of CPAs and a member of their Young Professional Council. A Disney and running enthusiast, Alex completed the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World in January 2024.
Non-Member Price $140.00
Member Price $105.00