2026 Government A&A Update: What Changed in 2025
Author: Robert K Minniti
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
Changes occur every year and 2025 was no exception to that rule. This course will look back at the new laws, regulations, and professional standards that affect accountants and auditors. The course is intended to make participants aware of the changes, not to do a deep dive into implementing the changes. We will also take a look at proposed changes that could affect accountants and auditors in 2026.
Publication Date: January 2026
Designed For
This course is appropriate for CPAs, CFEs, CMAs, internal auditors, CIAs, external auditors, staff accountants, managers, CFOs and others responsible for accounting, risk management or internal controls for government entities.
Topics Covered
- Government Accounting & Auditing
- GASB Proposals
- New GASB Standards
- Assessing Government Risks
- Auditor Independence
- Other Updates
- Payroll Updates
- Other Developments
Learning Objectives
- Identify new laws passed in 2024 affecting accountants and auditors
- Identify new regulations passed in 2024 affecting accountants and auditors
- Identify new professional standards approved in 2025 affecting accountants and auditors
- Identify proposed laws, rules, and regulations for 2026
- Identify an administrative limitation on raising revenue
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (Governmental) (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
