Galasso Learning Solutions specializes in creating and delivering custom training courses for the CPA profession.
THE MISSION
Our mission is to deliver CPE that is practical, timely, and engaging, to help CPAs to grow professionally while focusing on providing the highest quality services to their clients.
We believe that the continuing education that CPAs receive should be impactful and relevant, so using our proven GLS process, we are committed to providing CPE credits to firms and entities like yours that fulfill real educational requirements for growth and excellence — not just for the sake of compliance.
OUR CORE VALUES
We share a commitment to excellence and quality.
We provide value through lasting client impact.
We treat our clients as partners in the learning process.
Galasso Learning Solutions is different from other CPE providers

engagements begin with a needs assessment

an engaging, learner-focused environment

Up to date and cutting edge contenT
GLS is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) approved sponsor of both Group Live and Group Internet Based delivery methods, so we can provide flexible options to meet your CPE needs.
ABOUT MELISA GALASSO, CPA, CSP, CPTD

Melisa F. 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.
Her passion is providing high-quality CPE that is meaningful, creates efficiencies and improves quality, and positively impacts ROI. 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.
She also serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the AICPA’s Women’s Initiative Executive Committee (WIEC). She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the Center for Plain English Accounting. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC), the VSCPA’s Board of Directors, and is a past Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. In addition, Melisa is the author of Money Matters for Nonprofits: How Board Members Can Harness the Power of Financial Statements by Understanding Basic Accounting which is available on Amazon or anywhere you purchase books online.
Melisa received a Top 50 Women in Accounting Award in 2021 by Ignition, is a 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award recipient, and was honored as a “40 under 40” by CPA Practice Advisor in 2017, 2018, and 2019. She was also named the 2019 Rising Star by her regional NAWBO chapter, received the Don Farmer award for achievement in technical content instruction, and earned several other awards for public speaking and technical training.
Prior to establishing Galasso Learning Solutions, Melisa worked in public accounting, industry, internal audit, and academia.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and International Business from Georgetown University.
On a personal level, Melisa enjoys traveling, watching her daughter ride her horse, and spending quality time with family. She finds balance through yoga, is an avid reader, and frequents local performing arts shows. Melisa actively supports several causes that empower women.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Master Trainer™ Designation, Association for Talent Development
- 2019 Rising Star Award, National Association of Women Business Owners
- Don Farmer Award (2016), NCACPA
- 2021 Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards, Ignition
- 40 Under 40 (2017, 2018, 2019), CPA Practice Advisor
- 50 Most Influential Women (2016, 2019), Mecklenburg Times
- Outstanding Discussion Leader (2016, 2017, 2018), AICPA
- 5.0 Speaker (2015, 2016, 2017), NCACPA
- Enterprising Women of the Year Award (2020)
- Top 5 Under 35 (2016), VSCPA
- Outstanding Professional Speaker (2019), NCACPA
- Women to Watch Emerging Leader (2013), NCACPA
- Super CPA (2007), Virginia Business Magazine
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