Today we’re looking at how to create a financial management manual from scratch.
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What Is the GAO Green Book?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “What is the GAO’s Green Book?” The Green Book’s formal title is Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government and is a close copy of the COSO model.
Do I really have to do that?: Unconditional and Presumptively Mandatory Requirements
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “Do I really have to do that?: Unconditional and Presumptively Mandatory Requirements”
What is Inherent Risk?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “What Is Inherent Risk?” Inherent risk is all the bad stuff that happens when you take action, or when you decide to do something. Leita looks at some examples of risk.
Tracking Time on Audit Projects
Are you tracking time spent on audit projects? Are you happy with your audit cycle time? Most audit leaders would say there is some fluff that could be cut. Just like most of us would say that we would like to lose a little weight. My current weight loss program wants me to track my […]
5 Little Known Facts About The Drug-Free Workplace Rules That Affect Your Grant
Today we’re looking at how the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 could affect your grant.
How Much Yellow Book CPE Should I Earn?
In this episode of THE SAMPLE, Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA answers the question, “How Much Yellow Book CPE Should I Earn?”
Substantive Analytical Procedures: Power Up
Are you using substantive analytical procedures in your audits? Many auditors rely solely on tests of details when a better option is available. Substantive analytics, in some cases, provide better evidential matter. And they are often more efficient than tests of details.
Hire Quality Auditors & Optimize Their Value
Hire Quality Auditors and Optimize Their Value Think of your audit department as a garden. To yield a robust harvest, you need to plant the right seeds (hire the right people) and nurture them. But how well is your garden growing? Answer these questions to find out: Does Audit Management Look Over the Long-Term Horizon […]