Every CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA profession is built upon. 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...
- Analyze current ethical violations in the news
- Determine possible choices when placed in the middle of an ethical dilemma
- Determine a nine-step process to improve ethical decision-making
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Explore the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-making
- Define the stressors, pressures, and biases that can lead good people to make less than optimal choices
- Discuss ways to offset the pressures, ways to reduce stress on ourselves and on our team, and ways to support our teams
- Learn how to recognize when an individual or an organization is heading in the wrong direction and how to stop sliding down the slippery slope