The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has posted a group of standards for audit reports and auditing financial statements. The auditor’s report is getting a facelift. Following both the IAASB and PCAOB, the AICPA undertook a massive project to update the new report. SAS 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments―Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements, was issued in April 2019.
These Auditor Reporting suite of standards will benefit users of audited financial statements throughout the U.S. by placing the auditor’s opinion at the front of the report for added visibility and providing necessary transparency into the basis for the auditor’s opinion and the responsibilities of both entity management and auditors.
Major Topics Covered :
SAS 134 amendments
AU-C 700
AU-C 701
Key Audit Matters
AU-C 705
We’ll cover the new order of the report, changes to presentation as well as introduce the concept of KAM. We’ll cover when KAM is required as well as what constitutes KAM. The new report is effective for periods ending on or after December 15, 2020. Recommended for professionals in public practice, business, industry, government, and education who deal with nonpublic entities and need a course on how to handle the new major auditing issues of auditor reporting.
Learning Objectives
To identify the List changes to the auditor’s report
To identify Communicating Key Audit Matters in Independent Auditor's Report
To identify how to review illustrations of New Auditor Reporting
To recognize the new form and content of modifications to the opinion in the Independent Auditor's Report
To identify and differentiate how the new and revised International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) for reporting on audited financial statements affect key audit matters (KAMs)
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About Presenter
Melisa Galasso, CPA
Owner, Galasso Learning Solutions
Melisa Galasso, CPA, is the founder of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. 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. She also supports essential professional development, public speaking, and business skills. Melisa closely monitors regulatory bodies for changes in auditing and accounting guidance and serves as a subject matter expert in implementing the updated guidance.
Melisa earned the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer™ designation. She is a member of and frequent instructor for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA).
Melisa was appointed in 2016 to the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC), which is responsible for monitoring the activities of the various accounting and attestation standard-setting boards and submitting comments and recommendations during the due process phase. Melisa is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the VSCPA. Previously, she served as President of the Board of NCACPA’s Charlotte Chapter, Chair of the A&A Committee for the NCACPA, and held several leadership positions with the VSCPA.
Melisa received the 2013 Women to Watch – Emerging Leader Award from the NCACPA and AICPA. She is a graduate of the 2014 class of the AICPA’s Leadership Academy. In 2016, Melisa was honored as one of the 50 Most Influential Women by the Mecklenburg Times and received the Top 5 Under 35 Award from the VSCPA. She received a 5.0 Speaker award from the NCACPA in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016, Melisa received the Don Farmer Award from the NCACPA for the highest combined average scores on knowledge, skills, and materials from participant evaluations for all courses taught in a technical area. Melisa is a 2017 and 2018 recipient of the AICPA’s Outstanding Discussion Leader award which is given to the top 10% of all AICPA facilitators around the country.
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.
Continuing education for CPAs should be impactful, relevant, and engaging, so using our proven Galasso Learning Solutions (GLS) process, I am committed to providing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to firms and entities that fulfill real educational requirements for growth and excellence — not just for the sake of compliance.
As Founder and CEO of GLS, I design and facilitate courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics. Since GLS values a commitment to excellence in CPE, I closely monitor regulatory bodies for changes in auditing and accounting guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in implementing the updated guidance.
I’m driven by clients who are motivated to invest in high-quality custom training for their members. As my training practice continues to grow through in-person instruction, live webinars, and on-demand replays, so grows my commitment to the core values that set apart GLS in the first place.
GLS has set out to be a positive force in the accounting profession by empowering other CPAs with quality continuing education and through servant leadership in support of an ever-changing profession.
"Melisa is one of the most knowledgeable trainers we have ever brought in to our firm to present. Her technical knowledge is obvious and her being plugged in to FASB, GASB, AICPA and all the pertinent organizations that affect our profession make her stand above the rest. We very much look forward to her next visit.” - Annie M. Yoder, CPA/CFF, CFE | Principal | Rea & Associates, Inc.
HIGHLIGHTS: Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer™| Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) | AICPA Technical Issues Committee member | VSCPA Board Member | CPA Practice Advisor “40 under 40” 2017, 2018 & 2019 | Charlotte NAWBO 2019 Rising Star
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William Menke, CPA
May 5th 2020
Webinar to be so much full of details that can easily be understood and applied. Melisa's experience and knowledge on these topics was quite impressive which you have poured into your presentation. I am happy I attended your webinar.
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Rachel Schwarz, CPA, SHRM - CP
May 15th, 2020
Very informative presentation. This webinar was amazing. Melisa provided a lot of information in a very organized manner. I can use this information for myself or my colleague.
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Paul Barone, CPA
May 4th, 2020
Ms.Melisa is an excellent speaker who gave an informative overview of AU-C 700 & AU-C 701. She pointed us to great resources so we can provide advice to our clients.
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James German, CPA
May 5th, 2020
I found the webinar very informative and covered many points with enough detail to understand the important points of key audit matters and SAS - 134
