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Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing- Technical

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

Dates
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Description

This course will look at the various rules related to Independence and compare and contrast the requirements. This overview course will help auditors understand the nuances of independence and ensure they meet the requirements to perform attest services for their clients. We will review the requirements for the AICPA, GAO, DOL, and PCAOB.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the requirements for independence under AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB

Major Subjects
  • Auditing
  • Yellowbook
  • AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB

Course Materials

Faculty

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, Mar 07, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CST
Mon, Mar 24, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:36pm CDT
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Thu, May 08, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Tue, May 20, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:36pm CDT
Mon, Jun 30, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Fri, Aug 01, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CST
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CST
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CST
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CST
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CST
Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 05:00pm to 08:36pm CST
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 05:00pm to 08:36pm CDT
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Fri, May 15, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Thu, May 28, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - 01:00pm to 04:36pm CDT
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:36pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Prior experience with independence rules
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Accounting Professionals


Original Recording Date 02/2025
Yellow Book Yes
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 2/2025

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

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


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


Refund/Cancellation Policy

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