What's Going on at the GASB
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical
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- Categories:
- Accounting and Auditing | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Update
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
The GASB has been working on some big projects lately. This course starts with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 94, Public Private Partnerships and GASB 96, Subscription Based IT Arrangements. We will include practical applications in the form of case studies to apply the topics. We will then switch gears to the GASB standards coming down the pike, including the major projects of the GASB.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recall the impact of GASB 94 on financial reporting for governments
- Describe the accounting for subscription based IT arrangements
- Prepare journal entries compliant with GASB 94
- Prepare journal entries compliant with GASB 96
- Recall the impact of standards effective in 2023
- Recall major projects the GASB is working on
- Identify GASB standards effective after 2023
Major Subjects
- Leases
- SBITAs
- Public Private Partnerships
- Revenue & Expense Recognition
- Financial Reporting Model
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

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
Fri, May 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Mon, Jun 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Tue, Sep 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Thu, Oct 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Mon, Feb 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Mon, Mar 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Sat, May 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Sat, May 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesPrior experience with accounting for governmental entities
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
Ideal for practitioners and members in industry responsible for accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities
Original Recording Date
5/1/25
Course Developer
Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog
5/1/25
Yellow Book
Yes
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease 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
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