Upon completion, learners will be able to: 1. Recall common deficiencies in risk assessment 2. Recognize requirements in risk assessment 3. Recall impact of SAS 145 to audit methodology
Often the work of a specialist is needed during an engagement. During this course we will review situations when an auditor�s specialist should be used, the documentation requirements for using a specialist in audit workpapers, as well as requirements for evaluating...
The promotion from associate to senior associate is a huge adjustment. Senior associates are expected to delegate tasks to staff, are more involved in both project management and client communication, and also need to provide feedback to staff. This course will serve...
Analytical procedures are an important part of substantive testing. This course will highlight the different types of analytical procedures that can be utilized during engagements. We will also discuss the steps to properly perform analytical procedures, and ensure...
Per AU-C Section 500, audit evidence is all the information used by the auditor in arriving at the conclusions on which the audit opinion is based. During this course, we will take a deep dive into evaluating the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence as...
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.
