In the accounting profession, adhering to ethical standards such as integrity, objectivity, and independence is not just a matter of compliance, but a cornerstone of professional credibility and public trust. This ethics CPE course confronts the challenges CPAs face in maintaining these standards amidst the complexities of their work with the public, clients, and peers. Centered around the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the CPA ethics course provides a structured approach to navigating ethical dilemmas, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to uphold the highest ethical standards in their practice. Our CPE ethics course addresses ethical reasoning, independence, objectivity issues, and the recognition of ethical standards and violations, crucial for maintaining the profession's integrity. This CPA ethics CPE course not only fulfills a 2-hour ethics requirement but also reinforces the commitment of CPAs to idealism, justice, and fairness, which are fundamental to their role in society.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Chapter 1
Recognize ethical reasoning used by accountants.
Chapter 2
Identify different principles and rules of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct;
Identify independence and objectivity issues; and
Recognize ethical standards and violations.
Major Topics
Ethics and Ethical Behavior
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct