Melisa Galasso

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(LIAA01R2/27) 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

(LIAA49R/27) Addressing Common Documentation Deficiencies – Rebroadcast

The Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative has identified inadequate or nonexistent audit documentation as one of the most significant issues facing the profession today. Over half of the engagements reviewed by the AICPA failed to meet the requirements of AU-C 230, highlighting a critical need for improvement. This course addresses common misconceptions about audit documentation and...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA51R/27) 2026/27 Single Audit Update – Rebroadcast

Stay current on significant developments affecting Single Audits with this focused update on recent regulatory and professional guidance. This course reviews the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, including the increase in the Single Audit threshold to $1 million and other changes impacting audit planning and execution. The course also examines Appendix B of the 2025 GAS/Single...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(LIAA13R2/27) 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

(LIAA33R2/27) How to Audit Inventory – Rebroadcast

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

(LITE15/27) Resistance to Resilience: Striving for Technology Change Acceptance

Technology adoption often comes with resistance, but it's possible to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth. This course explores the journey from resistance to resilience in embracing new technologies, focusing on overcoming barriers and ensuring successful implementation. Participants will examine cutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation, and learn how to...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(LIAA50R/27) Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies – Rebroadcast

Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are routinely selected for peer review and continue to be areas of heightened scrutiny by peer reviewers and federal oversight agencies. This course examines common deficiencies identified in GAGAS and Single Audit engagements, with a focus on understanding why these issues arise and how they can be avoided. Participants...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIAA62/27) Internal Control Fundamentals

AU-C Section 315 requires the auditor to gain an understanding of the entity and its environment and the entity's internal controls in order to design appropriate audit procedures. This course will review the key requirements of COSO which is one of the most widely used internal control frameworks. We'll also review the limitations of internal...

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2

(LIAA63/27) Inventory Observation – Cretaceous Conservatory Simulation

Step into the heart of the Cretaceous Conservatory for an unforgettable inventory observation adventure! In this immersive simulation, you'll travel to a remote island where the inventory isn't just counted, it's alive. As an auditor responsible for ensuring accuracy in the company's dinosaur-development operations, you'll face wild risks, navigate complex inventory procedures, and confront the...

Non Member: $135
Credit Hours: 3

(LIAA64/27) All About Fraud – Examples, Prevention and Auditing

Fraud continues to make headlines, underscoring the importance of understanding how fraud occurs, how it can be prevented, and how auditors are expected to respond. This course begins with an overview of common fraud schemes identified in the 2026 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, along with key characteristics...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(LIMG07/27) Effective Governance for Nonprofit Success

Effective governance is the cornerstone of any nonprofit organization. This course delves into the foundational elements of nonprofit governance, emphasizing fiduciary duties, board responsibilities, and best practices for board operations. Participants will explore key compliance requirements, risk management strategies, policy development, and regulatory obligations. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with practical...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(LIAA65/27) Introduction to Risk Assessment

Effective risk assessment is foundational to designing an appropriate audit response. This course introduces the audit risk model and provides an overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements. Participants will review the components of the audit risk model and examine common risk assessment procedures, including inquiries, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection techniques....

Non Member: $90
Credit Hours: 2