This New Hampshire CPA ethics CPE course explores the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, various tools used to resolve business ethics scenarios, and the accountancy rules of the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy. Examples are used throughout the CPE ethics course to illustrate various ethics and regulatory concepts. The intent of this CPA ethics course is to provide the CPA with the fundamental concepts needed to conduct one's activities with the highest degree of integrity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the different principles contained within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Specify the different types of harassment.
Describe the types of discreditable acts stated in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Explain the accountant's obligations related to the release of confidential information.
Specify the policies that may apply to the release of confidential information.
Identify the characteristics of false or misleading promotional efforts.
Describe the obligations of the accountant in relation to the delivery of records to a client.
Specify the obligations of the accountant in regard to conflicts of interest.
Describe the different types of threats to an accountant's ability to comply with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Specify the differences between deontology and consequentialism.
Explain how the difference principle can be applied to real-world situations.
Specify the terms of the substantial equivalency rule in New Hampshire.
Recall the requirements for renewing a New Hampshire CPA certificate.
Recall the rules pertaining to New Hampshire continuing professional education.
Specify the circumstances under which a New Hampshire CPA's conduct would trigger disciplinary proceedings.
State the circumstances under which the New Hampshire confidential communications rule would be breached.
Identify the situations in which a New Hampshire CPA must provide documents to a client.
Major Topics
Public Interest Principle
Discrimination and Harassment in Employment Practices
Solicitation or Disclosure of CPA Examination Questions and Answers
Failure to File a Tax Return or Pay a Tax Liability
Negligence in the Preparation of Financial Statements or Records
False or Misleading Representations
False or Misleading us of the CPA Credential
Conflicts of Interest
Ethical Conflicts
Ethical Standards in Tax Practice
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
Ethical Frameworks
Ethical Egoism