Unethical behavior can ruin professional careers and result in fines, penalties, or even a loss of licensure. This course underscores the gravity of unethical behavior in professional settings and highlights the far-reaching repercussions that individuals may encounter when ethical standards are compromised.
In this CPE course, we will guide us through an in-depth exploration of Aristotle's virtue ethics, shedding light on virtues crucial for ethical living in today's business world. The webinar will closely examine real-world ethical challenges, delving into recent scandals involving prominent accounting firms like Ernst & Young, PwC Canada, and PwC China. The course specifically addresses the risks encountered by professionals in both public accounting and industry.
Expanding its scope, this course will cover the contemporary ethical issues in today's business landscape. It covers diverse areas, including accounting and financial reporting, data privacy, health and safety, and concerns related to favoritism and nepotism. Emphasis is placed on the importance of ethical behavior across various components, encompassing environmental, social, and governance aspects. Additionally, the course explores the enforcement of compliance with ethical codes, examining the responsibility for the actions of others and the pivotal role of regulatory bodies in upholding ethical standards. A dedicated section focuses on the interpretation of NOCLAR (Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations), highlighting the imperative of addressing acts contrary to prevailing laws and regulations.
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Join this CPE Ethics course for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation about the ever-changing business ethics landscape.
NOTE: This course is approved by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) to satisfy the Virginia-specific ethics requirement.
President, Emergent Solutions Group LLC
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003, she founded Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, where she focuses her energy on designing and delivering high-quality, practical, and engaging accounting and auditing training. She was most recently Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education, and prior to that served as Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly-respected training and audit process consulting firm. Before joining AuditWatch, Jennifer was the Financial/Operational Audit Manager at AARP. At the start of her professional career, Jennifer was an Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she frequently served as a local and national instructor. Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA-Accounting. Besides loving life on the lake with her husband in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys hiking with her little dog Frodo Beggins, and savoring any precious moments spent with her two young adult boys.
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BH
Great course with questions that make you think!
DS
I learned something new! Great course!
KS
Clear and thought provoking presentation
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informative
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fair enough
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