Impact of GASB Activities on State and Local Government
3.00 Credits
Member Price $166
Non-Member Price $201
Overview
Are you an accountant or finance professional working in the state and local government space? Are you an auditor with state and local government clients? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you’re aware that to succeed at your job and to uphold the public trust, you need a solid understanding of governmental accounting and reporting. This course will walk you through GASB standards and look to the future by exploring current GASB projects.
Highlights
Prerequisites
Knowlege of accounting for transactions in governmental entities
Designed For
Preparers of government financial statements auditors of government financial statements Users of government financial statements
Objectives
- Recall the various documentation tools available for use.
- Identify ways to obtain efficiencies and effectiveness in internal control in various types of smaller entities.
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 $201
Member Price $166