The South Dakota CPE ethicscourse explores the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, various tools used to resolve business ethics scenarios, and the accountancy rules of the South Dakota Board of Accountancy. Examples are used throughout the ethics CPE course to illustrate various ethics and regulatory concepts. The intent of this CPE 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 how the South Dakota Board deals with licensees who choose not to renew.
Recall the notification requirements by South Dakota CPA firms to the Board.
Recall the rules relating to continuing professional education in South Dakota.
Specify the South Dakota requirements relating to confidential communications with clients.
Identify the South Dakota requirements relating to peer reviews.
Major Topics
Public Interest Principle
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
Failure to Follow Government Rules and Regulations
Failure to Follow Government Auditing Standards
False or Misleading Representations
False or Misleading use of the CPA Credential
Ethical Conflicts
Ethical Standards in Tax Practice
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
How to Make Ethical Decisions
Virtue Ethics
Certificates, Licenses, and Permits
Continuing Professional Education
Professional Conduct