CPE Catalog & Events
Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of ethicsEthical values and principlesDEI working definitionsUnconscious bias, assumptions, microaggressionsStanding Up and Speaking OutDEI and Organizational Responsibility
Awful Ethical Dilemmas - Bringing it to Life, featuring J. Michael Inzina and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Following the letter of the Code versus following the spirit of the Code Preparing for conflicts of interest Document your analysis of the situations Five (5) case study examples
Be the Sun, Not the Salt, featuring Harry Cohen and John Daly
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What is the Heliotropic Effect? Be the Six Sun Pearls. Today is a good day to do good Be the bright spot in the room Be your own sun Do the next right thing Pet peeves bite Knowing isn't doing
Everyday Ethics: Ethics is Everywhere, All the Time! featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Be careful of; Whom you trust, and What you easily dismiss. Beware of our internal biases. What are your biases? The need to consider situations from multiple perspectives.
Corporate Ethics Cases: Discuss Real Life Conflicts
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Webinar
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules? How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy? Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud? How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble? Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct? What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law? Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?
Will Your Ethics Be Burned by Burnout?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-makingDefine the stressors, pressures, and biases that can lead good people to make less than optimal choicesDiscuss ways to offset the pressures, ways to reduce stress on ourselves and on our team, and ways to support our teamsLearn how to recognize when an individual or an organization is heading in the wrong direction and how to stop sliding down the slippery slope
Sticky Ethical Choices, featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why are some choices so difficult? Efficiency is not free; it has a real, large cost. The consequences of ‘pulling the trigger’ quickly How to evaluate ethical situations and remain above-board.
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)
CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help Resources available for CPAs seeking help Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
The Ethical Management of Conflict
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Professionalism, Conflict and EthicsSources and approaches to conflictManaging Conflict from the Inside: Awareness of human tendencies, human emotions, and gossipGuidelines for managing conflict collaboratively
The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The seven components of trust High standards, loyalty, doing the right thing, listen, empathy and accountability The value of trust How ethics relates to trust and how trust relates to ethics
A Culture of Regulatory Ethics: A Competitive Advantage
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Does it pay for a company to have strong ethics?Can you measure the financial impact of ethics?Does ethics make a difference in financial performance?Can ethics be used as a competitive advantage?What sets the CPA designation apart?AICPA Code of Professional Conduct & the Conceptual Framework ApproachEthics as a marketing toolPersonalizing your Code of EthicsFour building blocks of ethical cultureWhat influences employee behavior?Ethical researchBuilding trust in organizationsMaintaining objectivity in difficult situations
There is NO Such Thing as `Business Ethics' featuring John Levy and Don Minges
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Should ethical behavior be something that we always do? Is ethical behavior situational? Why being ethical will help you succeed personally and professionally. Consequences of not behaving ethically? Why trust matters? How we can make better ethical decisions in our professional lives.
Assessing the Real Ethics of an Organization?, featuring Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are the signs of an ethical versus unethical organization? The need for clear policies Policies should be detailed, clear and unambiguous The importance of ‘doing the right thing when no one else is looking’ How exceptions offer opportunities to the unethical Should exceptions be allowed?
The Hardest Ethical Dilemma! Why Revenge Will Always Backfire, featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The quest for fairness Human nature Our natural reaction Selfishness Conflicts of interest Equity Justice How is the Golden Rule misused? The allure of revenge and how it destroys? Understanding rationalizations How the “Integrity and Objectivity Rule” will lead to better decisions?
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence ("AI"): The Interaction of AI and Ethics, featuring Tracy Cooper, CPA and Don Minges, MBA
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are the ethical issues within AI? The many biases within AI Ownership? Intellectual property rights? Who benefits economically? Changing regulations and laws Why many organizations ban AI? How AI can be used unethically? The need for strong human oversight!
Practical Ethics and Circular 230 Compliance for CPAs and EAs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Taxpayers' rights and protections Professional oversight in tax practice Navigating Circular 230 complexities Ethical practice before the IRS Preparer roles and responsibilities Compliance with rules on written advice Ensuring client confidentiality Upholding best practices in tax preparation
Ethical Performance Management
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Definition and Benefits of Ethical Performance ManagementSetting Standards/Goal settingPreparing and Conducting the Appraisal InterviewLegal Considerations in Performance ManagementAvoiding Rater BiasFeedback and Coaching
Assessing Independence Under Yellow Book
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
GAO Yellowbook Ethics
The Ethics Hour: Heartfelt Leadership: How Ethical Leaders Build Trust, featuring John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are the three components of ethical leadership Ethical prescriptions and ethical proscriptions How to become a trusted leader