Instructor
Melisa Galasso
Instructor
Melisa F. Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with over 15 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not for profit and governmental accounting.
Her passion is providing high-quality CPE that is meaningful, creates efficiencies and improves quality, and positively impacts ROI. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts.
Melisa earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation and is in the process of completing the rigorous requirements to become a Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP).
Melisa’s passion for instructional design is one of the differentiators that sets her apart from other CPE providers. She serves on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee, has had leadership roles on various A&A committees, and serves on the VSCPA’s Board of Directors.
She was honored as “40 under 40” — by CPA Practice Advisor — in 2017 and 2018, was named the 2019 Rising Star by her regional NAWBO chapter, received the Don Farmer award for achievement in technical content instruction, and earned several other awards for public speaking and technical training.
Prior to establishing Galasso Learning Solutions, Melisa worked in public accounting, industry, internal audit, and academia.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and International Business from Georgetown University.
Stay informed on the latest developments affecting not-for-profit (NFP) organizations with this 2025 GAAP update. While the FASB hasn’t issued recent NFP-specific standards, several Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) will significantly impact nonprofits. This session will explore these ASUs and their implications for your organization. We’ll also dive into the evolution of programmatic investments and their interaction with the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standard, followed by an introduction to IFR4NPO, a global initiative aimed at creating universal financial reporting standards for nonprofits. Gain the knowledge you need to navigate these changes with confidence and ensure compliance in the evolving NFP landscape.
Upon completing this course, a learner will be able to:
Prior experience with nonprofit financial reporting
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