AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam - Topic 1 Question 49 Discussion

Choice 'c' is correct. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards primarily apply to audits of federal financial assistance but have been adopted by some states for audits of state financial assistance.

Choice 'a' is incorrect. Government Auditing Standards will apply to federal financial assistance received by governments, not-for-profit organizations, or other organizations. GAGAS may also extend to other financial assistance depending on whether those standards have been adopted by the state providing the assistance.

Choice 'b' is incorrect. Government Auditing Standards will apply to federal financial assistance received by governments, not-for-profit organizations, or other organizations, not only to governments.

Choice 'd' is incorrect. Government Auditing Standards will apply to federal financial assistance received by governments, not-for-profit organizations, or other organizations, not only to governments.