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GASB 87: Are You Ready?


Total Credits: 1.5 including 1.5 Accounting (Governmental) - Technical

Average Rating:
   5
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  ACPEN Industry Institute
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1.5 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

Government leases are getting an overhaul. GASB Statement 87 was issued in 2017 and provides an update on the proper accounting for leases from both the lessee and lessor point of view. This course will help attendees understand the nuances of the updated definition of a lease as well as other significant changes to terminology. Attendees will discuss the impact of the changes to financial reporting as well as the key challenges that governments and auditors will need to consider to properly implement the new standard. This interactive course includes the preparation of journal entries to assist in understanding impact.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Define a lease per GASB 87
  • Prepare journal entries for lessee and lessor accounting compliant with GASB 87

Major Subjects
  • Identifying leases
  • Recognition and Measurement Guidance

Course Materials

Faculty

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.

 


Dates

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 - 06:30am to 07:54am AKDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Ideal for practitioners and members in industry responsible for accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities
Original Recording Date 09/2022
Yellow Book No
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 09/06/2022

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 5

Comments

Ryan W

"I thought the presenter was very engaging. This was great content and the case study was helpful. Would love to see more GASB 87/96 content."