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What's Going on at the AICPA (2025)


Total Credits: 3 including 3 Auditing- Technical, 1.5 Auditing- Technical, 1.5 Regulatory Ethics - Technical

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Yellow Book |  Accounting and Auditing |  Ethics
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
3 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

The AICPA is buzzing with activity in 2025, and this course will ensure you stay ahead of the curve. We'll begin by exploring the new quality management standards which will be effect this year and their impact on practice management. From there, we'll dive into the latest ethics standards, recent SSARS updates, and changes to the Peer Review Program driven by quality management requirements. To round out the session, we'll examine common deficiencies in employee benefit plan (EBP) audits and highlight the initiatives of the National Pipeline Advisory Group to address the talent pipeline challenge. Don't miss this comprehensive overview of what's happening at the AICPA!

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the components of quality management
  • Identify the impact of recently issued ethics interpretations on independence
  • Recall deficiencies identified by the DOL for EBP audits
  • Recognize changes to the peer review process
  • Identify the recommendations made by the NPAG to improve the accounting pipeline
  • Recall key projects of the Auditing Standards Board
  • Recognize the impact of recent standard setting on the applicability of AR-70

Major Subjects
  • EBP Audits
  • Auditing
  • AICPA

Course Materials

Faculty

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, May 22, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Mon, Jun 02, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:00pm EDT
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 07:00pm to 10:00pm EDT
Mon, Aug 25, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:00pm EDT
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:00pm EDT
Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Thu, Oct 02, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 07:00pm to 10:00pm EDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:00pm EST
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EST
Sat, Dec 06, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:00pm EST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 07:00pm to 10:00pm EST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EST
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Thu, Feb 05, 2026 - 07:00pm to 10:00pm EST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:00pm EST
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Mon, Mar 30, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 07:00pm to 10:00pm EDT
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:00pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Accounting Professionals


Original Recording Date 04/2025
Yellow Book Prior experience with GAAS, SSARS and the Code of Professional Conduct 
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

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Official Registry Statement

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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