Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.

This annual edition provides accountants and other financial professionals with assistance in understanding and applying the special considerations required in a single audit. It is an indispensable resource for auditors performing Yellow Book audits. This new edition provides up-to-date information and expert guidance on single audits and Uniform Guidance compliance audit requirements, including example auditor reports for both the reporting required under Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance compliance audit.

Government Auditing Standards 2018 Revision (Supersedes GAO-12-331G) GAO-18-568G: Published: Jul 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2018. Notice: This is a Paperback book version of the "Government Auditing Standards 2018 Revision (Supersedes GAO-12-331G)". Full version, All Chapters included. This publication is available (Electronic version) in the official website of the United states United States Government Accountability Office. This document is properly formatted and printed as a perfect sized copy 8.5x11 (black ink)". HIGHLIGHTS: The Yellow Book provides standards and guidance for auditors and audit organizations, outlining the requirements for audit reports, professional qualifications for auditors, and audit organization quality control. Auditors of federal, state, and local government programs use these standards to perform their audits and produce their reports. Effective Date The 2018 revision of the Yellow Book is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after June 30, 2020, and for performance audits beginning on or after July 1, 2019. Early implementation is not permitted. * The version of this publication is as described above (this article is updated after each new edition). Disclaimer: Logos, images, texte, links or any other material in this publication does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Federal/Local Government. The version (Dated) of this printed publication is as described above (this article is updated after each new edition).