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What's Going on at the GASB


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical

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Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute
Speaker:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Never Expires.

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Description

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 gears to the GASB standards coming down the pike, including the major projects of the GASB.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recall the impact of GASB 94 on financial reporting for governments
  • Describe the accounting for subscription based IT arrangements
  • Prepare journal entries compliant with GASB 94
  • Prepare journal entries compliant with GASB 96
  • Recall the impact of standards effective in 2023
  • Recall major projects the GASB is working on
  • Identify GASB standards effective after 2023

Major Subjects
  • Leases
  • SBITAs
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Revenue & Expense Recognition
  • Financial Reporting Model

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Melisa F. Galasso's Profile

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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

Fri, May 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Mon, Jun 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Sat, Aug 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Tue, Sep 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Thu, Oct 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EST
Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EST
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EST
Mon, Feb 09, 2026 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EST
Mon, Mar 09, 2026 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Sat, May 09, 2026 - 02:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Sat, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

Prior experience with accounting for governmental entities


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

Ideal for practitioners and members in industry responsible for accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities


Original Recording Date

5/1/25


Course Developer

Galasso Learning Solutions


Date Added to Catalog

5/1/25


Yellow Book

Yes


Additional Information

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Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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