Government Auditing Standards

Government Auditing Standards
The U.S. *public sector auditing standards. Issued by the *General Accounting Office, and often referred to as either the Yellow Book or as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, GAS address the audit of government and government-assisted operations and organizations. The Advisory Council on Government Auditing Standards keeps the standards under review, and invites public comment on any changes. Web site: www.gao.gov

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