Webcast: Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
460 | Webcast | Update | Scheduled
Description
This course will cover both accounting and auditing! We'll start with an overview of the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective this year as well as those that will be effective in the near future. We'll take a high-level look into how to prepare for the leases and the new CECL model that was part of the financial instruments suite of standards. Then we'll switch gears to focus on auditing. We'll cover recently issued SASes, SSARS, and SSAEs including the new auditor reporting suite (SASes 134 through 141). Attendees will review recently issued audit standards as well as major proposals.
Credits
| Number of Credits | Type of Credits |
|---|---|
| 4.00 | Auditing |
| 4.00 | Accounting |
Designed For
Accountants in public practice and industry
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAAP or GAAS
Objectives
- Describe recently issued changes to U.S. GAAP
- Identify accounting standards that will be effective this year
- Define a lease under Topic 842
- Prepare an audit report compliant with SAS 134 and 136
Prices
- Member (Early Bird)
- $269.00
- Non-Member (Early Bird)
- $369.00
- Member
- $269.00
- Non-Member
- $369.00
Instructors
Melisa F. Galasso, CPA
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 accounting 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 Speaking Professional, 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.
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