Melisa Galasso

(CN4113/25) Spring Splash Accounting Conference (Charleston, SC)

Embassy Suites by North Charleston 5055 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC, United States

Spring Splash, one of SCACPA's 2 conferences, features sessions along 5 different tracks over 2 days. Tracks include Tax, Accounting & Auditing, Industry, and Non-Profit/Government. Spring Splash is a large, in-person gathering of CPAs in the state. It also features the New CPA Oath Ceremony, prime networking opportunities, and a variety of exhibitors to solve your...

Non Member: $925
Credit Hours: 16

(LIAA13/25) Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies

Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for peer review. This course will review the common deficiencies noted by peer reviewers and federal agencies. We'll focus on the requirements of Yellow Book independence, CPE, and reporting. We will also review deficiencies related to internal controls over compliance, compliance testing, and major program...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA14/25) What’s Going on at the FASB

The course will start with the Accounting Standard Updates effective in 2024 for public entities, private entities, and nonprofits. We will also review significant changes to common control lease arrangements issued early in 2024. After a break, we switch our attention to the items coming down the pike, including a look at the projects identified...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA15/25) What’s Changing in A&A for Government Entities

This course will start with the GASB standards effective in 2024, focusing on GASB 94, Public Private Partnerships and GASB 96, Subscription Based IT Arrangements. We will then switch to the audit side of the house to examine the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single Audits. We close with a look at common...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA16/25) Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update

The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee has been busy discussing several projects that the FASB is working on and their impact on nonprofits. In this course, we will review the key issues and discussions from recent NAC meetings. We'll also take a look at ASUs issued by the FASB that may impact nonprofit financial statements. After a...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA17/25) What’s Going on at the GASB

The GASB has been working on some big projects lately. This course starts with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 94, Public Private Partnerships and GASB 96, Subscription Based IT Arrangements. We will include practical applications in the form of case studies to apply the topics. We will then switch...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA02/26) Governmental GAAP Update

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.

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA06/26) Introduction to Governmental Accounting

Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Attendees will analyze the layouts of the fund financial statements as well as the government-wide financial statements. The course will also cover the concept of component units, Management Discussion &...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIET03/26) Independence Requirements for Auditors

CPAs in public practice are required to maintain independence. In this course, we will discuss concepts associated with independence and review the rules from the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct with a focus on their practical application. We will also review the recently issued ethics interpretations from the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), which impact...

Non Member: $150
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA09/26) Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting

Not-for-profit organizations encounter distinct accounting complexities. This course provides an introduction to the financial statements and specialized accounting principles relevant to nonprofits. Attendees will explore key topics such as net assets, agency transactions, contributions, and endowments, focusing on the unique transactions and account balances that define not-for-profit accounting.

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA12/26) Accounting & Auditing Update

This course will look at the recent activities of FASB. We'll cover standards effective in the current year as well as those that will be effective in the future. We'll then switch gears and discuss standards issued by the Auditing Standards Board impacting audit engagements. We'll look at the impact of the new standards and...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 3

(LIAA13/26) Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors

This course will look at the recent activities of FASB. We'll cover standards effective in the current year as well as those that will be effective in the future. We'll then switch gears and discuss standards issued by the Auditing Standards Board impacting audit engagements. We'll look at the impact of the new standards and...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 200