In this course, you'll review what ethics means for a CPA firm and how to use the rules. The interactive workshop is designed for practitioners in small and medium-sized CPA firms and includes generous time for questions and case studies. This course meets the California Board of Accountancy’s requirement for four hours of technical (regulatory) ethics.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Recognize the interplay between the code and Quality Management of a CPA firm
• Analyze ethical dilemmas for CPAs, including prohibited transactions, independence rules, conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, the subordination of judgment, and confidentiality and disclosure in engagement letters
• Analyze threats and safeguards in the firm
Major Topics
• AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Ethics requirements for CPA firms
