Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing- Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing | Yellow Book
- Faculty:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Update
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
This course will look at the various rules related to Independence and compare and contrast the requirements. This overview course will help auditors understand the nuances of independence and ensure they meet the requirements to perform attest services for their clients. We will review the requirements for the AICPA, GAO, DOL, and PCAOB.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recognize the requirements for independence under AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB
Major Subjects
- Auditing
- Yellowbook
- AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB
Course Materials
IMPORTANT CPE Credit Instructions Read Before Webcast Updated 2025 (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL Handout (3.4 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.
Dates
Mon, Mar 24, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Tue, Apr 08, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:36pm PDT
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Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Thu, May 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Tue, May 20, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:36pm PDT
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Mon, Jun 30, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Wed, Sep 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Fri, Oct 10, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Mon, Nov 10, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PST
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PST
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Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PST
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PST
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 07:00am to 10:36am PST
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Sat, Jan 10, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PST
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 07:00am to 10:36am PST
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Mon, Feb 02, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PST
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Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:36pm PST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 03:00pm to 06:36pm PDT
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Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Fri, May 15, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Thu, May 28, 2026 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - 11:00am to 02:36pm PDT
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 - 07:00am to 10:36am PDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Prior experience with independence rulesAdvanced 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
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
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