Genuine Learning Blog: Exposure Draft: AU-C 600 & Group Audits

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The AICPA has proposed significant changes to AU-C 600 and the requirements of a group audit. Some changes are definitional, but the new standard also includes a more risk-based approach for addressing financial statements that contain multiple components. Comments are due June 21, 2022.

https://us.aicpa.org/content/dam/aicpa/research/exposuredrafts/accountingandauditing/downloadabledocuments/20210204a/20220323a-group-audits-ed.pdf

Do you think these changes will reduce the peer review findings related to group audits?

SCACPA is excited to partner with Galasso Learning Solutions and the Genuine Learning Blog for real-time A&A updates and answers for SCACPA members. Melisa is a speaker on audit topics at SCACPA’s annual Spring Splash and Fall Fest conferences. She also takes part in many SCACPA seminars and rebroadcasts.

With over 15 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa Galasso designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She closely monitors regulatory bodies for changes in auditing and accounting guidance and serves as a subject matter expert in implementing the updated guidance.

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