Webcast: A Guide to Sampling - Part 1

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Description

Sampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when sampling is applicable and the basics of planning a sample. We'll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We'll look at the use of monetary unit sampling and tools that can be leveraged to reduce bias in sampling.

Credits

Number of Credits Type of Credits
2.00 Auditing

Objectives

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify when a procedure requires sampling
  • Recall key elements of a sampling plan
  • Recognize proper application of AU-C 530 for tests of details
  • Perform MUS sampling

Prices

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$129.00
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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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