Description

Update on changes to independence standards including Yellow Book and SLG affiliates. Emphasize practical aspects of independence requirements for practitioners. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognize new changes to AICPA and GAGAS independence standards.
• Apply independence evaluations when performing audits. 
• Identify threats and apply safeguards when evaluating independence.

Speaker(s):

• Nancy Miller, CPA, KPMG
• Florence Ostrum, CPA, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP