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Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Regulatory Ethics - Technical

Average Rating:
   10
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Ethics
Speaker:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Individuals who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that must be followed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issues Yellow Book providing rules related to ethics and independence, which received a significant update in 2018. We'll review some of the key elements of ethics relevant to governmental entities and auditors to prevent independence noncompliance.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recall safeguards that can be used to reduce threats to an acceptable level 
  • Identify threats to independence

Major Subjects
  • Independence
  • Threats
  • Safeguards

Course Materials

Speaker

Melisa F. Galasso's Profile

Melisa F. Galasso Related Seminars and Products

Founder and CEO

Galasso Learning Solutions LLC


Melisa Galasso 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 acconting 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 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), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.

 


Dates

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:56am EDT
Fri, Apr 19, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EDT
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EDT
Wed, May 08, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am EDT
Thu, May 23, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm EDT
Sat, Jun 08, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EDT
Tue, Jun 18, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EDT
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am EDT
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 - 07:00pm to 07:56pm EDT
Sat, Jul 27, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EDT
Wed, Aug 14, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EDT
Fri, Aug 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am EDT
Tue, Sep 10, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm EDT
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EDT
Tue, Oct 08, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EDT
Wed, Oct 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am EDT
Sat, Nov 09, 2024 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm EST
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EST
Sat, Dec 07, 2024 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EST
Mon, Dec 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:56am EST
Thu, Dec 26, 2024 - 06:00pm to 06:56pm EST
Mon, Jan 06, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EST
Tue, Jan 21, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EST
Sat, Feb 08, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am EST
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm EST
Thu, Mar 06, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm EST
Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm EDT
Thu, Apr 03, 2025 - 07:00pm to 07:56pm EDT
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accounting professionals who work in a governmental environment
Original Recording Date 05/01/2023
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 5/6/2023
Yellow Book Yes

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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