Accountants are often faced with situations that challenge their ethical principles and standards. Failure to respond to these situations appropriately can lead to severe consequences, such as legal and reputational damage. Hence, accountants must be equipped with the necessary skills and strategies to identify and respond to ethical dilemmas effectively.
Join esteemed corporate counsel Judy L. Woods (Krieg DeVault LLP) and accomplished compliance practitioner Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF (Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa) as they provide a comprehensive guide to responding to ethical dilemmas in accounting. Speakers will also discuss ethical decision-making frameworks and offer effective strategies for addressing issues.
Topics List:
- Ethics vs. Compliance in the Accounting Profession
- The Importance of Organizational Ethics and Culture
- Tone at the Top and Its Role in Mitigating Risk
- Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
- AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
- Evaluating Risk and Stakeholder Impact
- Seven-Step Approach to Ethical Decisions
- Decision-Making Tests: Harm, Publicity, Defensibility, and More
- Individual Responsibility and Risk Tolerance
- Compliance Program Essentials: Prevention, Detection, Correction, and Training
- Investigating and Responding to Ethical Violations
- Ethical Biases and Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Professional Standards and Regulatory Bodies
- Practical Case Applications in Ethics
- Cultural Tolerance and Leadership Accountability
schedule2 hours on-demand video
signal_cellular_altBeginner level
task_altNo preparation required
calendar_todayPublished At Jul 27, 2023
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