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Audit & Attestation Update


Total Credits: 4 including 3 Auditing- Technical, 1 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   98
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute |  Yellow Book
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4 Hour
License:

Dates



Description

The AICPA has been busy lately! This course, updated in 2020, will cover recently issued SASes, SSARS, and SSAEs. We’ll also look at recently issued audit standards and major proposals. Finally, the course will review recent interpretations from the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), which include significant changes to the Code of Professional Conduct. 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Describe changes to the auditor's report

  • Recall the impact of SAS 136 on empolyee benefit plan audits

  • List recently issued auditing and attestation standards

  • Describe ethics changes impacting audits of private companies.


Major Subjects
  • Audtiting Standards
  • Ethics

 


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

Designed For

Professionals in the accounting industry.


Original Recording Date

5/22/20


Yellow Book

Yes


Course Developer

Galasso Learning Solutions


Date Added to Catalog

5/22/20


Prerequisites

Prior Experience with GAAS

 

 


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: 98

Comments

Kimberly T - Carrollton, Texas

"Great speaker! Lots of information that is presented quickly and clearly."

Kosciw J

"This was the best webinar I attended in memory. Ms Galasso did an outstanding job in presenting the subject with superior presentation skills. What I learned today I will use tomorrow. Very well done program!"

Robert C

"This instructor, Melissa Galasso, is screaming smart, one of the best prepared speakers I have ever listened to especially on this subject. I hope to hear her again in the future. Excellent and articulate speaker, second to none!"

Ellis E

"A lot of information was covered in a short period of time."

Frank C

"Thank you."

George F

"Melisa Galasso was well prepared and delivered the presentation expertly"

Bradly D

"Good presentation. Melisa did a great job presenting the material. Break times during the course are confusing though."

Peter S - Mesa, Arizona

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Neil D - Pensacola, Florida

"Excellent class and a great presenter. "