Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Indicate core principles underlying the any Code of Professional Conduct that apply to both CPAs in public practice and industry, whether designated by the AICPA, PCAOB, or an international body
• Recall common ethical dilemmas faced by all CPAs and how they can be safeguarded to an acceptable level

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

• Core principles of any Code of Professional Conduct applicable to all CPAs, including conflicts of interest, preparing and reporting information, competence, confidential information, and more
• The importance of maintaining independence for CPAs in public practice, especially when also performing nonattest services for the attest client 
• Comparing and contrasting various ethical standards, including those promulgated by the AICPA, PCAOB, and international bodies