The course provides a concise overview of cognitive biases
thinking errors and "brain bugs" that may distort perceptions, compromise ethics, trigger inaccurate judgments, and spark illogical interpretations in your accounting work. Discover the most common types of cognitive biases in the profession, and how to recognize and address these flaws and blindspots in your "mental firmware". 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...
Raise awareness of unconscious biases that may unintentionally impact your judgment and ethical practices
Evaluate heuristics -- or mental shortcuts -- that allow people to make decisions quickly and efficiently, but may lead individuals astray in their thought process
Discover how to spot and counter biases to help maintain objectivity
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
What are cognitive biases?
Common judgment biases in the accounting profession
Professional judgment frameworks
How to use psychology to your advantage
Simple and pragmatic steps to overcome bias
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE
2
Behavioral Ethics
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Overview
Professional Area of Focus
Behavioral Ethics
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
Practitioners who want to improve their decisions by developing an awareness of the biases that may affect their thought process and problem-solving, both personally and professionally.
