2024 Annual Update for Governmental Accountants & Auditors
8.00 Credits
Member Price $239
Non-Member Price $259
Overview
This course begins with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We’ll include practical application of the topics in the form of case studies. We’ll then switch gears to review the GASB standards coming down the pike, including major projects of the GASB. When considering the audit side of the house, Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for Peer Review. This course will cover the Yellow Book independence requirements which are required any time an auditor performs a Yellow Book or Single Audit even when the engagement is for a for-profit entity. The session will also cover the changes to the Uniform Guidance. We’ll close with a look at the key changes in the 2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.
- GASB 101, Compensated Absences.
- Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements.
- Yellow Book independence requirements.
- Changes to the Uniform Guidance.
- 2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and governmental accounting
Designed For
Practitioners with governmental clients and those working for governmental entities.
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Recall the impact of recent GASB standards on financial reporting.
- Identify independence requirements of Yellow Book.
- Identify changes in the 2024 Compliance Supplement.
- Recognize changes to the Uniform Guidance.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions
Melisa Galasso, CPA 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. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), 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. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and AICPA Council. 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. Melisa also authors the Money Matters for Nonprofits and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.
Non-Member Price $259
Member Price $239