This course focuses on how to integrate integrity and objectivity in situations accounting professionals face daily. The participant will be able to know not just what is the right thing to do according to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, but how to put values into action! As part of this course, we will also walk through real world examples of individuals and companies faced with these dilemmas. 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...
- Recall recent court cases on substantive partnership tax issues.
- Analyze new IRS initiatives for passthrough taxpayers.
- Recognize the current state of conservation easement syndicate partnerships.
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
- How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls.
- How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism.
- Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.
