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Introduction to Governmental Accounting


Total Credits: 2.0 including 2 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical

Average Rating:
   19
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2.0
Product Type:
Live Webcast Replay
License:

Dates


Tags: Accounting


Description

Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and modified accrual accounting. We will discuss budgetary accounting and the use of encumbrances. We will review the rules on exchange and nonexchange transactions. We’ll also analyze the layouts of the fund financial statements as well as the government-wide financial statements. The class will also cover the concept of component units and close the accounting section with a discussion on the concepts of Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and other RSI that are specific to governmental entities.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Describe the unique accounting principles and transactions applicable to governmental entities

Major Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Governmental entities

 


Course Materials

Speaker

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.

 


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For Practitioners new to governmental accounting
Original Recording Date

08/1/20

 


Yellow Book

Yes


Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog

2/3/2021


Prerequisites

None

 

 


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

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer. 


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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 19

Comments

Geniene S

"Great class, thank you. "