Deep Dive Common Auditing Deficiencies
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing- Technical
- Average Rating:
- 45
- Categories:
- Accounting and Auditing | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
Description
This course will review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy. It includes discussion on a variety of topics including auditing estimates, internal controls deficiencies, documentation deficiencies, and risk assessment. We will review the areas of concern, the profession’s response to these deficiencies including SASes 143 and 145, and how you can overcome them by employing best practice
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Describe common audit deficiencies
- Properly perform risk assessment and documentation
- Recall best practices for auditing estimates
- Recognize changes to auditing standards for estimates and risk assessment
Major Subjects
- Estimates
- Documentation
- Risk Assessment
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Deep Dive into Common Auditing Deficiencies Handout (6.1 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

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
PrerequisitesPrior experience with GAAS
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
Ideal for accountants in public practice
Original Recording Date
5/1/22
Course Developer
Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog
1/23/2022
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease 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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