Advanced Single Audit Certificate Exam 1st Edition 9781119544715

The Advanced Single Audit Certificate exam tests your ability to plan, perform and evaluate single audits in accordance with the latest requirements of the new Uniform Guidance. This exam is offered in a timed online format and consists of 75 multiple choice questions.

In order to successfully pass the examination, you must be able to evaluate and analyze the core concepts related to client acceptance, engagement planning, engagement analysis, concluding an engagement and guiding principles for single audits.

Topics that will be tested on the exam include:

• Planning the audit
• Performing the audit
• Internal control over compliance
• Compliance testing
• Audit sampling
• Single Audits – special considerations
• Reporting on the compliance audit

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You will receive your official score and certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing the exam.

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