2024 Yellow Book Update
2.00 Credits
Member Price $89
Non-Member Price $109
Overview
More and more entities need Yellow Book engagements, including a growing number of for-profit entities. In this course, we will review the unique independence requirements in GAGAS. We’ll also review the recent changes to quality management in Yellow Book. We’ll close with a reminder of common deficiencies found in Yellow Book engagements. 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:
- Yellow Book engagements.
- Independence requirements in GAGAS.
- Quality management in Yellow Book.
- Common deficiencies found in Yellow Book engagements.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAGAS
Designed For
Practitioners serving nonprofit or governmental entities.
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Compare the changes to Chapter 5 of Yellow Book.
- Recognize common Yellow Book deficiencies.
- Recall the independence requirements in Yellow Book.
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 $109
Member Price $89