March 13, 2019

In-Person

Loyola University Maryland Graduate Center Columbia Campus
8890 McGaw Rd, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland 21045

4 CPE

General Ethics for CPAs

March 13, 2019
In-Person
4 CPE

General Ethics for CPAs

  • Instructor

    Jennifer
    Louis

Unethical behavior can ruin professional careers, and could result in fines, penalties, or even a loss of licensure.  This course focuses on the risks that CPAs face in both public and industry practice.

This course satisfies the Maryland Ethics Requirement.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Describe the foundation of ethical behavior
  • Discuss ethical dilemmas faced by CPAs in both public and industry practice
  • Explain important principles underlying the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct
  • Discuss risks facing CPAs related to integrity, objectivity, and independence

Major Topics

  • Introduction to the concept of ethics
  • Examples of handling moral dilemmas
  • The importance of ethics in internal controls
  • The risk of a CPA’s fiduciary duty
  • Core Principles of the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct
  • Perceptions of the SEC, PCAOB, International Federation of Accountants and other players

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE
4
Regulatory Ethics

Loyola University Maryland Graduate Center Columbia Campus

8890 McGaw Rd, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland 21045

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Ethics

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Public and industry accountants at all levels interested in general ethics

Provider

Business Learning Institute

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