Yellow Book Update
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing (Governmental) - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 19
- Categories:
- Accounting and Auditing | Yellow Book | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Speaker:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Update
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
Description
This two-credit Yellow Book Update will cover some of the recent guidance issued by the Government Accountability Office. We will review the 2021 Technical Update to the 2018 Uniform Guidance as well as the GAO guidance on data quality. We'll also cover the GAO's identification of the most high-risk areas in government. The course will close with a look at Yellow Book independence requirements, which is frequently cited as an issue by Peer Review.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Identify the technical updates to Yellow Book
- Recall best practices in data quality
- Describe independence requirements in the 2018 Yellow Book
Major Subjects
- Yellow Book Independence
- Data quality
- Technical Update
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Yellow Book Update Handout (2.2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker

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
PrerequisitesPrior experience with GAGAS
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
Ideal for practitioners serving nonprofit or governmental entities
Original Recording Date
5/1/22
Course Developer
Galasso Learning Solutions |
Date Added to Catalog
2/9/22
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
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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