How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?

Overview

Ethics are of central importance to the CPA profession. But what do we mean by ethics? Is it just appropriate behavior, compliance with laws, or is it more than that? In this course, we’ll discover what sets ethics apart and, therefore, sets the profession apart as well. We’ll explore the tools available, the role of bias, and dive into real life case studies. We’ll apply the AICPA’s ethical framework and detect where bias was involved in the case studies. We’ll even discover that one person set the price tag on their ethics at $53.7 million, only to lose it all in the end. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Understanding ethics
• Available tools to aid in ethical decision making
• The role of bias in making ethical decisions
• Application through case studies

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

All CPAs and anyone interested in ethics

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to:

• Understand that ethics is more than just behavior
• Apply AICPA requirements and resources related to ethics
• Apply the AICPA framework to case studies
• Consider the role of bias when facing ethical decisions

Preparation

None