March updates include PCC activities and recruitment, FASB and GASB project developments, new advisory committee members, and multiple exposure drafts from ASB and PEEC focused on sustainability reporting, attestation standards, and independence guidance, with key comment deadlines approaching.
Stay ahead in the evolving world of sustainability reporting with our latest blog covering the AICPA’s proposed SSAE on sustainability information. Discover key takeaways on the new exposure draft, why these changes matter for CPAs, and how the proposals aim to enhance and clarify attestation standards for emerging areas like ESG. Presented by Jaclyn Veno of Galasso Learning Solutions, this post highlights important updates, effective dates, and how your feedback can shape the future of sustainability assurance. Perfect for CPAs looking for practical, up-to-date guidance on pressing industry standards.
Explore the AICPA’s Profession Ready Initiative with GLS! In this post, we break down how the initiative aims to transform CPA talent by identifying and closing early career skills gaps. Discover insights from the RISE 2040 project, learn about the advisory board’s diverse expertise, and find out how upcoming resources will support your professional growth. Perfect for firms, organizations, and early-career CPAs looking to stay ahead in an evolving profession.
February marked a steady start to 2026, with FASB appointing a new EITF member, GASB releasing guidance on subsidies, and PEEC debating tax services and firm developments.
Stay ahead of the curve with our latest Genuine Learning Blog post on the new Annual Practice Questionnaire for Peer Review. Jaclyn Veno from Galasso Learning Solutions breaks down everything you need to know—who needs to complete the questionnaire, what it covers, when it’s required, and why it matters for your firm’s peer review success. Get expert insights on emerging areas like AI, digital assets, and ESG, plus actionable steps to ensure your CPA practice remains compliant and proactive. Perfect for managers, partners, and anyone keeping up with AICPA requirements.
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.
