Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp

Overview

This 8-credit boot camp is perfect for accountants in public practice or industry who work with nonprofit and governmental entities. The course starts by exploring key financial reporting differences for these organizations, providing a solid foundation for understanding what makes their accounting and auditing unique. Participants will then dive into the essentials of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits, gaining practical insights to confidently navigate these specialized areas. Whether you're new to the nonprofit and governmental arena or seeking a refresher, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Highlights

Accounting & Auditing
Yellowbook
Uniform Guidance

Prerequisites

Prior experience with the GAGAS and NY State Rules

Designed For

Accounting Professionals

Objectives

Identify the proper accounting for governmental entities
Recognize the CPE, reporting, and independence requirements in Yellow Book
Recall the performance and reporting requirements for Uniform Guidance
Identify the proper accounting for transactions unique to nonprofit organizations

Preparation

None

Credits

Specialized Credits

Level

Code

Vendor

Fields of Study

Leader(s):

Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC

Leader Bios

Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC

Melisa Galasso, CPA is assionate about providing confidence, not just compliance as she leads Galasso Learning Solutions as Founder & CEO. Melisa is a nationally recognized authority in designing and facilitating courses on advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Since 2016, she has guided the GLS team to deliver quality in everything we do. With a far-ranging career in public accounting, academia and industry and a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, Melisa has built a reputation for delivering engaging, effective learning experiences for CPAs. Committed to advancing our profession, she has served on multiple committees for leading industry organizations including the AICPA and FASB, written the nonprofit accounting book, “Money Matters for Nonprofits,” and has been honored with the Top 50 Women in Accounting Award, the Rising Star award from NAWBO Charlotte, and “40 under 40” recognition by CPA Practice Advisor. In her free time, Melisa loves spending time with her family and can often be found at one of her daughter’s horse shows, supporting the arts with tickets to the orchestra, volunteering, or speaking a bit of French or Spanish on one of her treasured quarterly vacations.

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