This course profiles Brenda, a financial executive from the state of Washington. Despite earning her college degree, Brenda did not find employment in her area of study. Instead, she landed a series of dead-end jobs. Business reversals frequently led to the loss of employment. When a company that she knew to be unethical offered her an executive position that included bookkeeping tasks, including overseeing all finances, she accepted. While on the job, Brenda saw owners of the company misappropriating funds. Rather than reporting the fraud, she created an elaborate scheme to benefit herself
without the owner's knowledge. Her bad decisions led to a guilty plea for wire fraud, after authorities accused her of absconding with more than $600,000 in corporate funds. A prison term of 20 months followed. Listen and learn from Brenda's experience. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
Recognize how poor judgment on the job can lead to a prison term
Recall how government investigations begin
Recognize that illegal behavior by one group does not justify illegal behavior by another group
Indicate how loss amounts influence sentence lengths
Recall the aftermath of a criminal charge
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this class include:
Career choices
Ethical dilemmas
Judicial proceedings
Mitigation strategies
Creating tools to help make better decisions
Atonement and reconciliation
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE
2
Behavioral Ethics
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
Behavioral Ethics
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
People who want to explore how personal pressures can cloud their judgment.
