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.

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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

Spotlight on Risk Assessment

Spotlight on Risk Assessment

Spotlight on Risk Assessment Link: https://engagetax.wolterskluwer.com/l/339101/2020-02-03/8bh45/339101/120222/wp_spotlight_on_risk_assessment_galasso_2020_0092.pdfOrganization: Wolters KluwerPublication: Tax & AccountingPublication Date: February 2020Author:...

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Surprises in the New Hosting Standard

Surprises in the New Hosting Standard

Surprises in the New Hosting Standard Link: https://issuu.com/iowacpas/docs/1909?fr=sNDBjODk3NDYOrganization: Iowa Society of CPAsPublication: IowaCPAPublication Date: September 2019Author: Melisa F. Galasso, CPA

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Auditors, Take Note: Major Changes Afoot Next Year

Auditors, Take Note: Major Changes Afoot Next Year

Auditors, Take Note: Major Changes Afoot Next Year Link: https://issuu.com/disclosures/docs/july-august_2019_disclosures_issuu/22Organization: Virginia Society of CPAsPublication: Disclosures MagazinePublication Date: July/August 2019Author: Melisa F. Galasso, CPA

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Industry Collaboration Showcase

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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.

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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.