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Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical

Average Rating:
   66
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute |  Yellow Book
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4 Hour
License:

Dates


Description

This course reviews accounting standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) that have been recently issued as well as those that will be effective in the near future. In addition to reviewing the standards, we will also focus on implementation strategies and challenges. Finally, we will turn our attention to the future by discussing GASB’s current projects and exposure drafts.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Describe the impact of newly issued and recently effective standards on governmental accounting
  • Identify proposed changes that may occur in the future

Major Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Accounting standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
  • GASB’s current projects and exposure drafts

Course Materials

Faculty

Melisa F. Galasso's Profile

Melisa F. Galasso Related Seminars and Products

Founder and CEO

Galasso Learning Solutions LLC


Melisa Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical acconting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.

 


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

Practitioners and members in industry responsible for accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities.


Original Recording Date

3/31/2021


Yellow Book

Yes


Course Developer

Galasso Learning Solutions


Date Added to Catalog

3/31/2021 Updated 


Prerequisites

Prior experience with accounting for governmental entities.


Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer. 


Reviews

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 66

Comments

Joseph C

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Colin O

"Melissa is one of my favorite speakers on GASB. "

Robert P

"Strong presentation. "