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Introduction to Yellow Book


Total Credits: 2.0 including 2 Auditing (Governmental) - Technical

Average Rating:
   12
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2.0
License:

Dates


Description

Performing engagements in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or “Yellow Book”) requires additional reporting, ethics, and performance requirements. This course will identify and review the guidance found in the Yellow Book and analyze the relationship between Government Auditing Standards and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. We will review the Yellow Book requirements for financial statement audits while also touching upon ethical principles and independence. 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  •  Describe the unique auditing requirements in the Yellow Book

Major Subjects
  • Auditing
  • Governmental entities
  • Non Profit

 


Course Materials

Speaker

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 new to governmental or nonprofit auditing


Original Recording Date

08/1/20

 


Yellow Book

Yes


Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog

2/3/2021


Prerequisites

None

 

 


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. 


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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 12

Comments

Elizabeth L

"You did an AMAZING job! This webinar was PERFECT! You are incredibly knowledgeable, and this webinar is exactly what I expect in CPE (limited hand gestures, sticking to the topic, etc.). You did SUCH a good job!!!!!"

Robert H

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Jose D - Miami, Florida

"Very good seminar."