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Establishing a Good Tone at the Top of Government Entities 2 Credits

Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Establishing a Good Tone at the Top of Government Entities 2 Credits

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Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Explain how the Theory of Differential Reinforcement supports Tone at the Top.
  • Identify methods to establish a good tone at the Top.
  • Develop cost-effective internal controls for the control environment.
  • Review real-world examples of successful control environments.
  • Analyze policies and ethics codes for effective governance.

Course Overview

How can government entities ensure a culture of integrity, accountability, and effective oversight? One key factor is establishing a “Tone at the Top,” a principle that underscores the importance of leadership in shaping the organization’s values and control environment. This course explores the critical role leaders play in promoting strong internal controls, ethics, and governance in the public sector.

Drawing on Gabrial Tarde’s Theory of Differential Reinforcement, we’ll show how leadership decisions directly influence organizational behavior. A good tone at the Top is not only essential for compliance but also for fostering a proactive, ethical workplace. Through real-world examples and expert insights, this course helps auditors, accountants, and government officials develop effective internal controls and support an environment of accountability.

Major Topics

  • Greenbook Internal Control Framework
  • Control Environment Design
  • Tone at the Top
  • Differential Reinforcement Theory
  • Ethics Policies and Procedures

Join Dr. Robert Minniti to discover how you can strengthen the control environment in government entities by establishing a solid tone at the Top, supported by proven frameworks and strategies. Equip yourself with the tools needed to promote ethical leadership, improve governance, and ensure long-term success.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Auditing (Govt.) for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Yellow Book Professionals 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing (Govt.) for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud

Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.


He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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