This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic nature of ethical decision-making within the accounting profession, particularly under the strains of crisis and stress. It offers a deep dive into how these factors can adversely affect ethical behavior, a crucial aspect for tax professionals. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on methods to maintain focus, reduce team stress, and support ethical values in the workplace. This CPE ethics course also emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs of ethical failure, a key skill in preemptive problem-solving. By completing this ethics CPE webcast, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to foster and maintain an ethical culture within their teams, enhancing their ability to navigate ethical challenges effectively and maintain high professional standards.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
Identify the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-making
Apply methods to maintain focus and reduce team stress
Recognize the warnings signs of ethical failure
Select methods to create and maintain an ethical culture
Major Topics
Reasons to be Ethical
Basic Ethical Framework
Staying Ethical in Times of Crisis
Burnout and Ethics
5 Stages of Burnout
Addressing Burnout
Ethical Culture Warning Signs
Supporting an Ethical Culture