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A Guide to Sampling - Part 1


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing- Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing |  Yellow Book
Faculty:
Melisa F. Galasso
Course Levels:
Overview
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Sampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when is sampling applicable and basics of planning a sample. We'll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We'll look at the use of monetary unit sampling and tools that can be leveraged to reduce bias in sampling.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify when a procedure requires sampling
  • Recall key elements of a sampling plan
  • Recognize proper application of AU-C 530 for tests of details
  • Perform MUS sampling 

Major Subjects
  • Auditing
  • Yellowbook

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, Mar 04, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am PST
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm PDT
Wed, Apr 09, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am PDT
Mon, Apr 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PDT
Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm PDT
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am PDT
Sat, Jun 28, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am PDT
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm PDT
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am PDT
Mon, Aug 11, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PDT
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm PDT
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am PDT
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am PDT
Sat, Oct 04, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am PDT
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PDT
Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am PST
Fri, Dec 05, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am PST
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am PST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am PST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm PST
Fri, Jan 02, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm PST
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - 06:00am to 07:46am PST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am PST
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:46am PST
Tue, Mar 03, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm PST
Mon, Mar 16, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm PDT
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 - 06:00am to 07:46am PDT
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am PDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Accounting Professionals


Original Recording Date 02/2025
Yellow Book Yes
Course Developer Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog 2/2025

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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