June 27, 2025

Webcast Replay

1 CPE

The Ethics of Empathy: Why Treating Your People Well Is The Right (and Smart) Thing To Do

June 27, 2025
Webcast Replay
1 CPE

The Ethics of Empathy: Why Treating Your People Well Is The Right (and Smart) Thing To Do

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    Instructor

    Bill
    Sheridan

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    Bill Sheridan, CAE, CPT

    Bio

    Bill Sheridan is a knowledge hunter, content curator and lifelong learner.  As chief communications officer for the Maryland Association of CPAs, he created and co-authors the association’s acclaimed blog; he created and hosts the MACPA’s weekly “Future-Proof” podcast; and he manages the association’s member communications and numerous social networks. He was named one of Accounting Today’s “100 Most Influential People in Accounting” for 2016.

In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, treating employees well is not only an ethical obligation — it’s a strategic imperative. This session explores the compelling case for people-first leadership through the lens of trusted thought leaders and research, revealing how ethical treatment of employees drives recruitment, retention, innovation, financial performance, and long-term success. CPAs will gain actionable insights to help build healthier, more resilient organizations and client relationships.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the ethical principles that support employee well-being and explain how they align with the CPA profession’s core values.
  • Analyze the organizational benefits of treating employees well, including improved talent retention, innovation, financial performance, and future-readiness. 
  • Apply people-first leadership strategies in CPA firms and client advisory roles to enhance culture, engagement, and long-term business outcomes.

Major Topics

  • Research-Backed Insights: Grounded in the work of thought leaders like Tom Peters, Gallup, Britt Andreatta, and Richard Sheridan, this session connects ethical leadership with proven business outcomes. 
  • CPA-Centric Focus: Tailored specifically for CPAs, the session explores how ethical employee treatment enhances firm culture, client advisory services, and the profession’s reputation. 
  • Practical Strategies: Participants will leave with actionable tools and leadership practices to create more engaged, innovative, and future-ready workplaces.

CPE Credits Available

1 CPE
1
Behavioral Ethics

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Ethics

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Leaders and managers in CPA firms and / or corporate accounting and finance departments who lead teams of people.

Provider

*Maryland

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