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2024 Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors


Total Credits: 8 including 4 Accounting - Technical, 4 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   39
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
8 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

This course will start with the Accounting Standard Updates effective in 2024 for public entities, private entities, and nonprofits. We'll then switch our attention to the items coming down the pike, including a look at the projects identified by the FASB's Invitation to Comment: Agenda Consultation. We'll also review year 2 considerations for leases including modification accounting. Then we will switch gears, switching to the audit side of the house. We'll review the impact of the changes to auditing  group audits as well as the status of the AICPA's quality management project management. This course will keep auditors up to date on the work of the ASB.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recall the impact of recently issued ASUs on financial reporting 
  • Describe the impact of recent SASes on audit engagements
  • Identify the impact of the SQMSs on firms

Major Subjects
  • Leases
  • Accounting Standards
  • Tax Disclosures
  • Quality Management
  • Group Audits

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.

 


Dates

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CST
Wed, Jan 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CST
Fri, Feb 07, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CST
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CST
Mon, Mar 17, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CDT
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 04:35pm CDT
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 06:35pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Prior experience with GAAS & GAAP
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accounting professionals
Original Recording Date 05/01/2024
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
Date Added to Catalog 1/22/2024
Yellow Book No

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:      4.8

Total Reviews: 39

Comments

Mark J

"It was a very informative course!"

Joanne T - New Port Richey, Florida

"The woman is amazing!!!!"

Paul J

"Very informative"

David O

"Course was very timely and informative. It presented a great overview of the new and pending guidance for accounting and audits."