The clearest, easiest-to-use guide to understanding all the clarified standards, including the new attestation standards—fully updated! This comprehensive guide to understanding Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) is not just about auditing. It addresses the toughest part of an accountant's job—identifying, interpreting, and applying the many audit, attest, review, compilation, and preparation standards relevant to a particular engagement. Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2017 offers a clear and accessible distillation of the official language of GAAS, Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAEs), and Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs)—as well as advice on exactly how to remain fully compliant with each. Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2017 is organized according to the logical arrangement of the clarified standards, presenting each section individually, and explaining how it is related to the engagement process. Guidance is offered on the entire process, in the form of practice notes, checklists, questionnaires, and real-world examples, illustrating how the fundamental requirements of each section are applied. Other key features include: A brief identification of each auditing, SSAE, and SSARS section, with effective dates and tips on how to apply it Highlights of new requirements in the clarified attestation standards Concise listing and descriptions of each section's specific mandates, including definitions Easy-to-read capsule summary of interpretations, plus selected technical alerts Helpful techniques for remaining compliant with each standard New in GAAS 2017: In 2016, the AICPA's Auditing Standards Board completed a major stage of its clarity project and issued SSAE No. 18. The new guidance is effective for reports dated May 1, 2017. SSAE No. 18 replaces the attestation standards, introducing major new requirements that will change practice. In this transition year, guidance on the extant attestation standards is also included. Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2017 is completely updated to reflect all the clarified standards and provide valuable implementation information.

The clearest, easiest-to-use guide to understanding all the clarified standards, including the new attestation standards—fully updated! This comprehensive guide to understanding Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) is not just about auditing. It addresses the toughest part of an accountant's job—identifying, interpreting, and applying the many audit, attest, review, compilation, and preparation standards relevant to a particular engagement. Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2018 offers a clear and accessible distillation of the official language of GAAS, Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAEs), and Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs)—as well as advice on exactly how to remain fully compliant with each. Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2018 is organized according to the logical arrangement of the clarified standards, presenting each section individually, and explaining how it is related to the engagement process. Guidance is offered on the entire process, in the form of practice notes, checklists, questionnaires, and real-world examples, illustrating how the fundamental requirements of each section are applied. Other key features include: A brief identification of each auditing, SSAE, and SSARS section, with effective dates and tips on how to apply it Highlights of new requirements in the clarified attestation standards Concise listing and descriptions of each section's specific mandates, including definitions Easy-to-read capsule summary of interpretations, plus selected technical alerts Helpful techniques for remaining compliant with each standard

The definitive reference for clarified standards application and compliance, fully updated for 2019 The Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2019 is the comprehensive and user-friendly guide to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Fully updated to reflect all new standards, practices, and statements—including Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) and Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE)—this essential resource offers practitioners a clear and complete reference in a single volume. This book provides complete coverage of relevant areas including audit planning and documentation, audit evaluation and evidence, examination and review engagements, and more to help auditors interpret and apply current auditing standards while maintaining full compliance with GAAS. General auditing standards are subject to frequent updates and divergent interpretations, yet practitioners need to keep pace with the latest changes if compliance is to be maintained. Employing a logical organizational structure, this guide defines and interprets each clarified standard and explains its relation to the engagement process. Practice notes, checklists, questionnaires, and relevant real-world examples demonstrate how each section is applied. This indispensable resource provides in-depth guidance on GAAS interpretation, application, and compliance to help you: Identify and apply each auditing, SSAE and SSARS section Understand new requirements in clarified attestation standards Access technical alerts, interpretation summaries, and individual section descriptions and definitions Employ techniques to maintain compliance with each standard TheWiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2019 provides auditing professionals with the expert guidance and up-to-date information necessary to save you time, streamline your workload, and maximize your job performance.

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The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to critical auditing standards, practices, and procedures for 2022 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) sets the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards or GAAS under which U. S. audits are conducted in the United States. Auditors must comply with and understand every aspect of GAAS in order to comply with AICPA standards. As a result, it is crucial for CPAs to be up-to-date on all applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations. Wiley Practitioner’s Guide to GAAS 2022 delivers a thorough description and analysis of not only auditing standards – SASs, but also SSAEs, SSARSs, and the Interpretations necessary to fully understand all the latest professional standards. The guide offers the most recent revisions to the standards, including those on: Materiality, Audit reports, ERISA audits, SSAE direct examination engagements, and Practitioner’s review reports. The Guide explains the standards clearly and accurately, providing explicit information on how to conduct your engagements efficiently, effectively, and properly—all in one resource. In addition, Wiley Practitioner’s Guide to GAAS 2022 provides readers with: Practical direction on the steps necessary to help you comply with GAAS Comprehensive guidance on the entire auditing process, from start to finish Explanations of all attestation and review, compilation, and preparation standards A glossary of relevant terminology for each subject A crucial resource for accountants and auditors who are looking for a comprehensive explanation of the information used on a daily basis, Wiley Practitioner’s Guide to GAAS 2022 is an invaluable resource written to save you time and simplify your compliance with professional standards. strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to critical auditing standards, practices, and procedures for 2022

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