Explore GASB’s discussion memo on the structure of GAAP with Melisa Galasso as she breaks down the proposal to move toward a single authoritative source for governmental accounting standards, compares the current dual authority model with FASB’s codification approach, and highlights key stakeholder feedback and upcoming changes.
May was a busy month in standard setting. FASB covered a wide range of topics, including CECL, intangibles, the equity method, nonrefundable tax credits, mortgage servicing rights, and environmental credits. GASB continued its work on revenue and expense recognition, along with going concern uncertainties and severe financial stress. Meanwhile, the AICPA’s major standard-setting committees were also active, including ASB approval of SAS 150 on external confirmations. And yes, we are still not so patiently waiting for the 2026 Compliance Supplement.
Explore the latest GASB exposure draft on infrastructure assets with Melisa Galasso as she breaks down proposed amendments to GASB 34, clarifies definitions, outlines new disclosure requirements, and highlights actionable insights for improving financial reporting consistency in governmental accounting.
Stay current with April’s standard-setting activity, including key Financial Accounting Standards Board discussions on crypto assets, cash flow improvements, and a new ASU on paid-in-kind dividends. This update also covers Governmental Accounting Standards Board exposure drafts, upcoming meetings for the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting and Review Services Committee, and the latest on the 2026 Compliance Supplement timeline.
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.
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.
