Experienced staff and staff newly in charge of audits are introduced to a brief history of GAAP and the mechanics of FASB ASC. Augmenting your research skills Increasing your research skills will help you answer complex questions surrounding accounting treatments and support your work. You can refresh your knowledge of topics, including: - GAAP and FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (ASC) - The structure of FASB ASC - FASB ASC's built-in tools to help increase research efficiency - Generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) sources - Accessing and researching your auditing questions Who Will Benefit - Experienced staff - New in-charge auditors - Firms that want consistent training and level setting Key Topics - History of FASB ASC - FASB ASC structure - Using FASB ASC for research - Researching GAAS Learning Objectives - Identify the history and structure of FASB Accounting Standards Codification®, including the steps to effectively and efficiently research accounting issues. - Identify the sources of generally accepted auditing standards.