Description:

This course focuses on how to integrate integrity and objectivity in situations accounting professionals face daily. The participant will be able to know not just what is the right thing to do according to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, but how to put values into action! As part of this course, we will also walk through real world examples of individuals and companies faced with these dilemmas.

Learning Objectives:

After attending the presentation you will be able to...

• Define integrity and objectivity as promulgated by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and understand its importance to the CPA. 
• Have the ability to identify situations where the CPA may be susceptible to subordinating his/her judgment to a client or employer.
  
  Program Content:
  The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
• AICPA Code of Conduct:  Integrity and Objectivity
• Case Study:  Mortgage crisis of 2007-2010
• Case Study:  World Com

Who should attend: This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, government finance personnel, Internal Auditors, governance professionals, and accountants.

Developed By: Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA. A PLLC

Instructor: Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA

CPE Credit: 1

Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics (1 CPE)

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Format: QAS Self Study