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Unlock insights from the GAO’s latest guidance on quality management systems in government auditing with Alex Romero from Galasso Learning Solutions. This video covers key FAQs, effective implementation dates, risk assessment, monitoring, and engagement quality reviews—plus practical takeaways and training resources for audit professionals. Perfect for CPAs seeking actionable, up-to-date advice on maintaining compliance with the 2024 Yellow Book.
Get a comprehensive recap of 2025’s key accounting and auditing updates in this Genuine Learning Blog episode. Melisa Galasso reviews major changes from FASB, GASB, and other standard-setters, explains notable issued standards, and shares what’s on the agenda for 2026. Perfect for CPAs and professionals seeking actionable insights and practical continuing education.
Discover the latest updates from NASBA on alternative practice structures and private equity in CPA firms with GLS’s Genuine Learning Blog. Jaclyn Veno breaks down NASBA’s new Invitation to Comment, exploring key topics like independence, disclosure, and regulatory oversight for Boards of Accountancy. Stay informed and ahead with practical insights for CPAs and firm leaders.
Explore FASB’s post-implementation review of the Leases (Topic 842) standard with Melisa Galasso in this Genuine Learning Blog episode. Get insights on the impact, benefits, and ongoing costs of lease accounting changes for public and private entities, and discover lessons learned to improve future standard setting.
Dive into the latest updates from the AICPA with Galasso Learning Solutions! In this episode, Alex Romero breaks down the recent revisions to the Professional Code of Ethics, focusing on how terminology changes will align the standards with modern quality management practices. Learn what’s new, what’s staying the same, and how these updates impact your firm’s compliance—just in time for the December 15, 2025 deadline. Perfect for CPAs and audit professionals seeking clear, actionable insights on quality management and ethics.
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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.
