Description
This module examines the major categories of governmental revenue streams and the unique audit considerations associated with each. Participants will begin by identifying common governmental revenue sources and distinguishing between exchange and nonexchange transactions, with an emphasis on how the nature of each transaction affects financial reporting, revenue recognition, and audit risk assessment.
The module then explores how management’s recognition and classification of revenue can affect related financial statement areas, including receivables, deferred inflows of resources, unearned revenues, and compliance requirements. Through practical scenarios and case-based exercises, participants will evaluate the audit risks and potential findings associated with governmental revenues and related receivables.
Participants will apply professional judgment to assess risks associated with different revenue streams and determine appropriate audit responses. The module concludes with practical application of these concepts as learners design audit responses to address identified risks and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence over governmental revenue transactions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the major categories of revenue streams in governments
- Differentiate between exchange and nonexchange transactions and explain how this distinction affects recognition, reporting, and identified audit risks and approach
- Evaluate the impact of management’s recognition and classification of revenues on other audit areas, such as receivables, deferred inflows of resources, unearned revenues, and compliance
- Identify common audit risks and findings associated with governmental revenues and related receivables
- Design appropriate audit responses related audit risks identified with various revenue streams
Prerequisites
- 1+ Year Professional Experience
Advanced Preparation
None

