The long awaited changes by the AICPA to Risk Assessment have been issued. SAS 145, which will be effective in 2023, updates several definitions and provides clarity on areas that had significant practice issues. With a focus on IT and understanding IT risks, the standard also modernizes risk assessment. This update is also part of the convergence effort with the IAASB. We’ll review at a high level the key changes you need to know about that are coming down the pike!


SCACPA is excited to partner with Galasso Learning Solutions and the Genuine Learning Blog for real-time A&A updates and answers for SCACPA members. Melisa is a speaker on audit topics at SCACPA’s annual Spring Splash and Fall Fest conferences. She also takes part in many SCACPA seminars and rebroadcasts.

With over 15 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa Galasso designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She closely monitors regulatory bodies for changes in auditing and accounting guidance and serves as a subject matter expert in implementing the updated guidance.