Thought Leadership Showcase

GLS Provides a Variety of Thought Leadership from Podcasts, to Publications and our Monthly Newsletter.

At GLS, we proudly collaborate with diverse partners to share a wealth of knowledge across various platforms. Our monthly newsletter offers readers insights into the latest happenings in the profession. We join forces with state societies and other associations to contribute to journal publications covering various technical topics. GLS has also been featured on numerous podcasts, adding another dimension to our thought leadership. Explore our content below.

Contact us if you are interested in further thought leadership collaborations with GLS.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • Fast 50 Honoree, Charlotte Business Journal (Ranked #30) (2022)
  • Top 50 Women in Accounting Awards, Ignition (2021)
  • Enterprising Women of the Year Award (2020)
  • Rising Star Award, National Association of Women Business Owners (2019)
  • Outstanding Professional Speaker, NCACPA (2019)
  • 50 Most Influential Women, Mecklenburg Times (2016, 2019)
  • 40 Under 40, CPA Practice Advisor (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Outstanding Discussion Leader, AICPA (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • 5.0 Speaker, NCACPA (2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Don Farmer Award, NCACPA (2016)
  • Top 5 Under 35, VSCPA (2016)
  • Women to Watch Emerging Leader, NCACPA (2013)
  • Super CPA, Virginia Business Magazine (2007)

Features

Latest Publications

AICPA PEEC Update

AICPA PEEC Update

The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) is a senior committee of the AICPA responsible for interpreting, enforcing, and revising the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. The committee typically meets quarterly for two days, with part of each meeting...

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Overview of the New Quality Management Standards

Overview of the New Quality Management Standards

Overview of the New Quality Management Standards Link: https://njcpa.org/stayinformed/news/njcpamag/issues/spring-2024Organization: New Jersey Society of CPAsPublication: New Jersey CPA MagazinePublication Date: Spring 2024Author: Jaclyn Veno, CPA

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Accounting Standards Effective This Year

Accounting Standards Effective This Year

The issuance of new ASUs by the FASB is part of what makes the accounting profession so exciting! These ASUs are responsive to stakeholder feedback that the FASB has received over the years and ensure the Accounting Standards Codification stays relevant with an ever-changing world. In 2023, there were various ASUs that became effective and have impacted public, private, and not-for-profit entities.

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Industry Collaboration Showcase

Our Team on Featured Podcasts

Nonprofit Hub Rado

Nonprofit Hub Rado

Nonprofit Hub Rado Whether starting a nonprofit or taking an existing cause to the next level, The Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast is about breaking down how nonprofits can grow. Each episode features an interview with a sector star with insight, stories, or ideas that...

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Nonprofit Vision with Gregory Nielsen

Nonprofit Vision with Gregory Nielsen

Nonprofit Vision with Gregory Nielsen presents informative and entertaining conversations spotlighting critical issues in nonprofit leadership and the visionaries who are addressing them.

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Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
Looking for your next nonprofit job? Want to lead a nonprofit organization? Patton brings the best in professional development and career planning to each episode of the nationally acclaimed Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast. The show features nonprofit leaders and content experts from around the world, with a new episode released every Thursday!

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The Nonprofit MBA

The Nonprofit MBA

In this podcast, Melisa Galasso and Stepehen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss the importance of financial statement knowledge for nonprofit board members.

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Industry Insights

Newsletter Archive

Interested in important A&A updates, must-read current events from around the profession, and links to the latest GLS video blogs? You’ve come to the right place. Explore our past newsletters, and make sure to sign up for our mailing list to stay in-the-know! To ensure you receive our emails, add the “galassolearningsolutions.com” domain to your email program’s safe sender list.

August 2024 Newsletter

August 2024 Newsletter

In August, the FASB released its 2024 Investor Outreach Report, seeking input on top investor priorities, including financial reporting disaggregation, ESG-related transactions, digital assets, and financial KPIs. On August 16, the FASB and the Accounting Standards Board of Japan held their 34th meeting in Norwalk, CT, continuing their efforts to develop global accounting standards. From August 20-22, the GASB met to discuss topics like infrastructure assets, revenue recognition, and its technical plan, with another meeting scheduled for September 9 to discuss nonfinancial assets. On August 13, an AICPA-supported letter urged the Department of Homeland Security to include accounting in the STEM Designated Degree Program List, potentially attracting global talent to U.S. accounting programs.

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July 2024 Newsletter

July 2024 Newsletter

July was a significant month for standard setters, with key developments at the FASB, GASB, and AICPA. The FASB completed its Conceptual Framework with the release of Chapter 6, providing guidance on measurement systems for financial statements, and proposed an ASU to simplify financial reporting for derivatives. The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PPEC) is scheduled to discuss various ethical issues in August, including AI and digital assets. Meanwhile, the GASB engaged in discussions on revenue and expense recognition, infrastructure assets, and other critical issues, with a review of a draft Statement on capital assets set for July 31.

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June 2024 Newsletter

June 2024 Newsletter

In June, standard setters have been very active. The AICPA released an updated practice aid on digital assets, with significant updates to Chapters 5 and 6, and new Q&A items in Appendix B. The AICPA’s PEEC issued exposure drafts on ethics for recruiting and tax services. Additionally, a new AICPA Technical Question and Answer (TQA) addresses related-party disclosure requirements for higher education institutions. The GASB discussed disclosure requirements for liens and liabilities on capital assets held for sale. The FASB held meetings on various topics, including income statement expense disaggregation, software cost accounting, share-based consideration, environmental credits, government grants, and hedge accounting improvements, with updates expected next month. The Private Company Council (PCC) added four new projects: simplified CECL, debt modifications, conditional repayments and overbillings, and lease accounting simplifications. They are seeking feedback from private entities. So far in 2024, there have been two Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), with more expected by year-end.

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May 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

May was a busy month for standard setters. The GASB celebrated its 40th anniversary and issued GASB 103, providing key improvements in financial reporting, effective June 2025. The OMB released the 2024 Compliance Supplement, offering guidance on audits and increasing the audit threshold to $1,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after October 2024. The ASB approved SSAE 23, revising practitioner definitions and setting a December 2025 deadline for new Quality Management systems. Stay tuned for more updates!

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April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

April saw limited activity from standard setters. The FASB made appointments to committees, including the Investor Advisory Committee and the Small Business Advisory Committee. Additionally, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) welcomed new members. The FASB’s Private Company Council (PCC) discussed potential research areas, such as debt modifications and lease accounting simplifications. GASB planned to review a draft of the final post-implementation review report for Statements No. 67 and No. 68 on May 6. Overall, April was marked by committee appointments and preliminary discussions on accounting topics.

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March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

March brought significant updates to the accounting world. The FASB issued ASU 2024-01 and ASU 2024-02, Jackson M. Day was appointed FASB’s Technical Director, the 2024 ACFE Report to the Nations was released and the SEC adopted a rule for climate-related disclosures. Read more in our March 2024 newsletter.

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Genuine Learning Newsletter

The Genuine Learning Newsletter keeps you up to date about what you need to know in the accounting profession.  The newsletter will arrive in your inbox on the last day of the month (and occasionally when an important announcement is made). Inside, you'll find insights into recent standard settings activity, updates on GLS activities, and a collection of links to keep you abreast of crucial developments in the industry.

Genuine Learning Blog

Don't miss the Genuine Learning Blog, a video series designed to keep you well informed of the latest developments in the CPA profession. The blog is packed with essential updates as well as insightful industry analyses to keep you informed. Our exclusive videos are a go-to resource for those trying to stay ahead in the ever-evolving accounting profession.

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.