Melisa Galasso

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(LIAA18/27) Breaking Down SOC Review Standards into Real World Practice

This course provides a comprehensive overview of SOC 1 reports in the context of employee benefit plan audits. The course covers the evaluation and documentation of SOC 1 reports, understanding control objectives, complementary user entity controls (CUECs), and best practices for efficient SOC 1 review processes. Special attention is given to practical tools and templates...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(LIAA25/27) A Guide to Sampling – Part 1

Sampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when is sampling applicable and basics of planning a sample. We'll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We'll look at the use of monetary unit sampling...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA26/27) How to Audit Accounting Estimates

When auditing management's accounting estimates, increased professional skepticism is necessary as there is always the potential for bias in areas of increased subjectivity & complexity. This course will demonstrate procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates, as well as walk through common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA27/27) Introduction to Yellow Book

Performing engagements in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), commonly referred to as the "Yellow Book," involves additional reporting, ethics, and performance requirements that go beyond those outlined in AICPA Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). This course provides an overview of the guidance found in the Yellow Book and explores its relationship with...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA28/27) What’s Going on at the FASB (2026/27)

This course provides an efficient update on recent and upcoming accounting standard-setting activity issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The course focuses on Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective for December 31, 2026 year-ends for public companies, private entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Participants will also review issued ASUs with future effective dates, along with...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA01R/27) 2026/27 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance – Rebroadcast

This comprehensive course provides a focused update on key auditing developments affecting GAGAS and Single Audit engagements. The course integrates recent changes to the Yellow Book issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office with major updates to Uniform Guidance and related Single Audit requirements. Participants will begin with an overview of significant revisions to the...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA13R/27) Internal Control Frameworks for Single Audit – Rebroadcast

The Uniform Guidance identifies COSO and the Green Book as best practices for internal controls in governmental audits. This course provides a comprehensive review of the COSO framework, including its 2013 update, and explores its application to the Green Book. Attendees will learn to recall the five components and 17 principles of internal control, understand...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(LIAA32/27) A Guide to Sampling – Part 2

Building on Part 1, this course will review the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a focus on sampling for tests of controls. We'll also review the requirements for sampling in Single Audits with a focus on tests of controls and tests of compliance.

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA33/27) How to Audit Inventory

Inventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to inventory. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through how to conduct a physical...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIOT12/27) Power Skills: Your Guide to Professionalism and Client Interactions

Client interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course, we will discuss best practices when communicating with the client, and...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIOT13/27) Public Procurement Basics: Protecting the People’s Money

Procurement is a critical component of successful government operations. While there are challenges in public procurement, there are a number of guidelines and requirements that will help lead you to success. This course will offer guidance on how governments can meet complicated procurement needs and develop best practices that protect public and Federal funds.

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA43/27) How to Audit Expenses & Payables

It is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of expenses & payables. This course will cover the basics of auditing expenses, accrued liabilities, and other payables, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the expenses & payables balances. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2