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Ethics: 10 Crucial Qualities of High Character CPAs
Tuesday, Jan. 19 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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What can you do to enhance your commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession? How will doing so bring you more business? In this unique and engaging ethics course, the instructor, Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy (R), reveals ten crucial qualities of CPAs. They are: 1. Honesty 2. Accountability 3. Care 4. Courage 5. Fairness 6. Gratitude 7. Humility 8. Loyalty 9. Patience 10. Presence (focus or mindfulness) You're already a good CPA and a good person. This course will show you how to be even better. The result will be greater satisfaction in your professional relationships, a deeper commitment to the profession of accounting, and much more business. Please note that this is a stand-alone course for 2 CPE credits in Behavioral Ethics, but you'll maximize your ROI by also taking "Ethics: How to Build and Keep Your A-Team". Together these courses are two of the surest pathways to sustained success in accounting. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Assessing Independence Under Yellow Book
Tuesday, Jan. 19 3:00pm - 3:57pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Maintaining independence and adhering to strict ethical standards are essential for professionals in governmental auditing. The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Yellow Book sets the benchmark for ethics and independence in this field, forming the foundation of professional compliance. This course provides a focused review of key principles and independence requirements, equipping participants with the tools to identify and mitigate common risks of noncompliance. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will learn to uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure independence in governmental auditing.
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Relationship Between Ethics, Morality, and the Law
Tuesday, Jan. 19 3:00pm - 4:41pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
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Many people use morals and ethics interchangeably. The concept of law is quite another topic. In order to properly understand ethical concepts, it is important to understand the concepts of morality and the law. The definition of morals will reference ethics in a circular definition; same goes for ethics. But ethics represents an innate knowledge of right/wrong distinctions. Ethics transcends culture, religion, and time. Morality is defined as having and living per a moral code, or principles of right and wrong. Basic morality condemns murder, adultery, lying and stealing. Ethics explores the idea of morality and its place in society and addresses questions about morality. The law is based on principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people. This course evaluates these concepts and put them in a business context.
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K2's Ripped From The Headlines: Lessons Learned From The Most Interesting Tech Crimes
Wednesday, Jan. 20 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session dives into real-world cases of financial fraud, cybercrime, and ethics breaches that captivated the business and accounting world. This session analyzes how these crimes unfolded, the warning signs that were missed, and the internal control and technology failures that enabled them. Participants will explore modern threats, including AI-enabled deception, and learn practical steps to strengthen fraud prevention, data protection, and governance. From shocking embezzlements to headline-making cyberattacks, this course turns true stories into powerful lessons for today's accounting and finance professionals.
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Looking at the AICPA’s “Non-authoritative Guidance” From an Ethics Perspective
Wednesday, Jan. 20 10:30am - 12:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Most professional accountants are at least somewhat familiar with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct, available at the AICPA’s online ethics library. But the online ethics library also includes other information, such as non-authoritative case studies. This course provides an overview of – and commentary on – these instructive supplemental materials.
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AICPA's New SSTS #4 - New Ethics Standard for Tax Resolution
Wednesday, Jan. 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This 1-hour course is designed for CPAs and EAs who want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of tax resolution. Dive into the latest updates to the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) #4 and explore their practical implications for your practice. Through real-world examples and case studies, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate ethical challenges while maintaining compliance with professional standards. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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A Culture of Regulatory Ethics: A Competitive Advantage
Wednesday, Jan. 20 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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In a competitive market, every company is looking for anyway to differentiate themselves from their competition. While we often look to new markets and data for a competitive advantage, ethics can be the factor that makes the biggest difference to customers, employees, and the public at large. Using surveys, research, case studies, and examples, this course will explore why the CPA credential and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is so different. We will discuss why CPA's are in a unique position of trust and how this can put their companies ahead. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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The Ethic of Teamwork
Wednesday, Jan. 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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"No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." To be a part of a team, a team that truly cares for its people, is to be granted an opportunity for growth and inclusion and a sense of belonging. It doesn't get better than that! This ethics-based webinar examines the essence of what constitutes teams that are high functioning and highly collaborative. One essential component is the balance between content (getting the job done!) and process (how we get things done...how we treat each other). This webinar will offer concrete practical suggestions for teams both for content and process effectiveness. It will also offer opportunities for self-reflection and actions to take to enhance team performance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Ethics, Tax Practice and the Cannabis Industry
Wednesday, Jan. 20 3:00pm - 4:34pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides an in-depth discussion of the ethical considerations and compliance requirements when working with taxpayers in the cannabis industry. Attendees will review the implications of Circular 230, preparer due diligence, and the specific challenges posed by conflicting federal and state laws. Federal case law, standards set by Boards of Accountancy, and guidance from the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility will also be covered to help practitioners navigate this complex area with confidence.
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Selected Ethics Topics 2025 - 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 20 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course will help you to stay current on recent changes to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, as well as keep you abreast of emerging trends in ethics standards and regulatory initiatives and their potential impact on your practice. We will also explore frequent practitioner ethics compliance challenges, including competence, due professional care, audit quality, and independence. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response
Thursday, Jan. 21 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many courses highlight ethical failures - this course goes beyond that. This course identifies the many barriers to ethical behavior, focuses on habits and techniques that improve ethics and offer ways to practice so that the ethical "muscle" is ready for any dilemma. This course incorporates ideas from leading ethical authors and includes data from the ACFE Report to the Nations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Forensic Accounting: Crafting Expert Reports
Thursday, Jan. 21 10:00am - 2:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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When forensic accountants are hired to conduct an analysis and investigations, they are commonly expected to write a report. This report can be short or long, depending on the circumstances. This presentation is how to write an effective expert report that will withstand scrutiny of both parties of litigation and the court. The presentation will also include best practices, ethics, and components of an effective report. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Introduction to Ethics and Professional Skepticism
Thursday, Jan. 21 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Ethics and professional skepticism are a cornerstone of public accounting. This course will review the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants that practitioners must adhere to. This course will outline the pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations that lead to instances of fraud. In addition, this class will walk through some interactive examples to illustrate various scenarios of noncompliance during engagements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Bytes, Bias, and Balance: Data Ethics for Savvy Accountants
Thursday, Jan. 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting and auditing, highlighting its vast potential while addressing the associated risks and ethical considerations. Participants will discover how to harness AI tools to enhance efficiency and innovation, while mitigating challenges such as overreliance, data security vulnerabilities, and ethical dilemmas. Through case studies and interactive discussions, you'll gain practical skills to navigate AI complexities, ensure trustworthy outputs, and uphold ethical standards in today's fast-paced digital environment. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Corporate Ethics Cases: Discuss Real Life Conflicts
Friday, Jan. 22 8:00am - 12:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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If you have ever had someone just read you the rules in an ethics class, you know there is a better way. Cases in Corporate Ethics reviews 8 real life cases and puts you in the position of someone in the middle of it all. You'll learn about conflicts that corporate financial professionals often encounter, you'll gain skills for dealing with a boss who is behaving badly and find out where to go for help. Once you have studied ethics using real world cases, you'll never want to do it any other way.
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The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
Friday, Jan. 22 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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You and I have a responsibility to our organizations and to the public to be ethical. We cannot forget this responsibility and this responsibility is constant. One lapse can cause profound issues that last. Ethics and trust are intertwined, no one follows a ‘leader’ who is not trusted. We will not focus on the negative and show the problems caused – rather, we focus on what and how to set the example for others to follow. This seminar outlines the seven components of trust, and how we should use these components daily.
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Let's Meet at the Intersection of Fraud and Ethics
Friday, Jan. 22 9:00am - 12:33pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters from achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other sources of ethical guidance. This course provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice and industry.
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Assessing the Real Ethics of an Organization?, featuring Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
Friday, Jan. 22 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Every organization claims to be ethical, but words and deeds do not always jibe. How do you assess the real Ethics of an organization? What are the key factors and behaviors to be aware of? Many organizations lack prescriptive policies, but is that an excuse to deviate from the spirit of doing the right thing? How can professionals abuse ‘what is right’ and circumvent policies for their personal benefit. What are some egregious examples of violating policies? How allowing exceptions invites abuse. This seminar outlines steps to gauge the ethics of an organization.
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The Ethics Hour: Heartfelt Leadership: How Ethical Leaders Build Trust, featuring John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
Friday, Jan. 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The best leaders are always ethical. Every great leader has heart and readily shows that they care. What is the true value of a trustworthy leader? Why do we need trustworthy leaders? How do we examine ethical issues - what is the process? Trust provides a safety net that enables innovation to flourish. Be the best leader you can be by caring about others and remaining ethical. Ethics is fundamentally how we treat others. Do we measure up to that standard?
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Fraud, Controls and Ethics: Best Practices and Case Studies
Friday, Jan. 22 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters from achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other sources of ethical guidance. This course ultimately provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice and industry. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for questions during the event.