GAE2608. Audit Guide Updates: Practical Applications, Compliance Findings, and Key Implications

This section will explore practical ways to address several notable updates in the 2026 AICPA Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits (GAS-SA) Guide, focusing on areas such as risk assessment, sampling methodologies, and evaluating instances of noncompliance. Through illustrative examples and guidance, participants will deepen their understanding of more complex changes within the guide. These insights are designed to support practitioners in successfully navigating Single Audit engagements.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify practical strategies for addressing significant updates in the 2026 AICPA Government Auditing Standards and Single Audits (GAS-SA) Guide, with an emphasis on risk assessment and sampling methodologies.
• Recognize complex instances of noncompliance through real-world examples in order to manage challenging compliance findings during Single Audit engagements.
• Recognize new guidance implementation and insights to support effective audit execution.