CPE SESSION 37 - Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditing Research Involving Government and Nonprofit Organizations

Description/Objectives:
Government and not-for-profit organizations are a fertile area of auditing research for auditing, financial accounting, and government and not-for-profit researchers. This workshop will focus on auditing research opportunities involving all levels of government and types of not-for-profit organizations, including federal, state, and local government and school districts; hospitals; voluntary health and welfare organizations; and other types of nonprofit entities. In addition to describing research opportunities, presenters will describe data sources and methods of analysis. The informal workshop setting is ideal for researchers seeking to begin research in this area, and share or evaluate research ideas.

Format/Structure:
Presenters will briefly describe research opportunities, data sources, and methods of analysis. Workshop participants can ask questions, and also discuss their own research ideas and interests.

Intended Audience:
Researchers interested in auditing issues involving government and not-for-profit entities.

Presenters:
Ed Douthett, George Mason University
Elizabeth Keating, Northwestern University
Suzanne Lowensohn, Colorado State University
Terry Patton, Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Andrea Alston Roberts, Boston College

Sponsor:
Government and Nonprofit Section