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2.5 Credits
The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has been very busy issuing new and updating existing ethics rules. This course will provide an overview of recently issued and soon to be effective ethics rules that CPAs in both industry and public accounting need to know to be compliant. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Recall the impact of interpretations issued by PEEC
  • Identify changes to the independence standards
2.5 Credits
We'll start with an update from the Virginia Board of Accountancy. Then we'll move to the AICPA update. The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has been very busy issuing new and updating existing ethics rules. This course will provide an overview of recently issued and soon to be effective ethics rules that CPAs in both industry and public accounting need to know to be compliant. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Recall the impact of interpretations issued by PEEC
  • Identify changes to the independence standards
  2024 VBOA-approved ethics course. This course can be taken to meet the 2024 ethics requirement in Virginia and is valid until January 31, 2025.
1 Credit
Individuals who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that must be followed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issues Yellow Book providing rules related to ethics and independence, which received a significant update in 2018. We'll review some of the key elements of ethics relevant to governmental entities and auditors to prevent independence noncompliance. Upon completion of this course, a learner will be able to:
  • Recall safeguards that can be used to reduce threats to an acceptable level
  • Identify threats to independence
2.5 Credits
This course starts with the 2024 Ethics Update from the VBOA. We continue by reviewing the important ethics concepts addressed in the 2018 Yellow Book including the public interest, integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. This course will review the key concepts and their application to auditors in a governmental environment. We'll also review changes to the independence standards in the 2018 Revision and ethical principles in GAGAS. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Identify changes to independence rules in the 2018 Yellow Book
  • Recognize the ethical principles in GAGAS
  2024 VBOA-approved ethics course. This course can be taken to meet the 2024 ethics requirement in Virginia and is valid until January 31, 2025.
2.5 Credits
CPAs in public practice are required to maintain independence. In this course, we will discuss concepts associated with independence and review the rules from the AICPA Code of Conduct with a focus on their practical application. We will also review the recently issued ethics interpretations from the Professional Executive Committee (PEEC), which impact independence, and discuss practical methods of implementation. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Recall the requirements of independence from the Code of Professional Conduct
2.5 Credits
Ethics and professional skepticism are a cornerstone of public accounting. This course will review the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants that practitioners must adhere to. This course will outline the pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations that lead to instances of fraud. In addition, this class will walk through some interactive examples to illustrate various scenarios of noncompliance during engagements. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Recognize noncompliance with ethical standards during engagements
  • Recall the five fundamental principles of ethics for professional accountants
2.5 Credits
The 2018 Yellow Book addresses key concepts of ethics, including the public interest, integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. This course will review those key concepts and their application to auditors in a governmental environment. We also review changes to the independence standards in the 2018 Revision. Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Identify changes to independence rules in the 2018 Yellow Book
  • Recognize the ethical principles in GAGAS
The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has been very busy issuing new and updating existing ethics rules. This course will provide an overview of recently issued and soon to b Read More
2.5 Credits
We'll start with an update from the Virginia Board of Accountancy. Then we'll move to the AICPA update. The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has been very busy iss Read More
2.5 Credits
Individuals who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that must be followed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issues Yellow Book providing rules related to ethics and Read More
1 Credit
This course starts with the 2024 Ethics Update from the VBOA. We continue by reviewing the important ethics concepts addressed in the 2018 Yellow Book including the public interest, integrity, objecti Read More
2.5 Credits
CPAs in public practice are required to maintain independence. In this course, we will discuss concepts associated with independence and review the rules from the AICPA Code of Conduct with a focus on Read More
2.5 Credits
Ethics and professional skepticism are a cornerstone of public accounting. This course will review the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants that practitioners must adhere to. This course will o Read More
2.5 Credits
The 2018 Yellow Book addresses key concepts of ethics, including the public interest, integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. This course will review those key concepts and their applicatio Read More
2.5 Credits
Jaclyn Veno CPA | Auditing Level Training | CPE

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.