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2026 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
Saturday, Jun. 12 12:00pm - 1:46pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Stay informed-and ahead of the curve-with this VBOA-approved ethics course tailored to meet Virginia's annual ethics requirement while bringing you the latest updates from the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC). The pace of change in ethics regulation has accelerated, and PEEC has been especially active with new interpretations, revised guidance, and key modernization projects. In this interactive session, we'll unpack the most significant developments shaping the profession today, including new standards on recruiting, CPE programs, and tax advisory services. You'll gain practical clarity on how these changes affect both public practitioners and industry professionals. We'll also take a forward look at projects on PEEC's horizon, giving you early insights into wha's coming next-and how to position yourself for compliance success in a rapidly evolving ethical landscape.
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Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 1
Saturday, Jun. 12 12:00pm - 2:05pm
Online
2.40 Credits
Member Price: $99
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The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
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Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 2
Saturday, Jun. 12 2:00pm - 3:55pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
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Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
Saturday, Jun. 12 4:00pm - 5:54pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
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The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
Monday, Jun. 14 3:00pm - 4:05pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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There are multiple facets to ethical choices, including should you use your ‘head’ or your ‘heart’? What are the pros and the cons? How can we balance these opposing views? This seminar outlines the value of; trust, courage, fairness, sensitivity, persistence, honesty and gracefulness – to help us make better ethical decisions.
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Assessing Independence Under Yellow Book
Tuesday, Jun. 15 9:00am - 9:57am
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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Ethics, Education and AI; Can Thy Coexist?
Tuesday, Jun. 15 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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AI (‘Artificial Intelligence’) has fundamentally changed education – at all levels. These changes have ignited severe ethical dilemmas in schools, higher education and continuing professional development. There is an escalating ‘arms race’ between the students, teachers and professors. What does this mean for the future of education and the future of the workplace?
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Devious Ethics: Avoiding Snakes in Suits
Wednesday, Jun. 16 9:00am - 10:52am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Good people believe everyone else is just like them. They cannot imagine someone could con them or their company and have no guilt or remorse about what they have done. Lack of guilt and empathy are key traits of a psychopath. Most of us envision psychopaths to be cold-blooded serial killers who are locked away in prison. However, experts estimate that 4% of corporate executives are psychopaths who may initially appear to be more normal than the rest of us. Psychopaths may present a convincing picture of virtue while helping themselves to money, status and sex while leaving a path of shattered expectations, empty wallets, and broken hearts in their wake. Learn how to recognize and deal with others who have no conscience.
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Ethics Aren't for the Byrdes in Ozark
Wednesday, Jun. 16 10:00am - 11:02am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Professional codes of ethics provide guidance to professionals who are frequently required to choose between doing the right thing and the wrong thing. Sometimes, professionals violate their ethical code and do the wrong thing for what they rationalize is the right reason. This session uses the popular television show "Ozark" and its multiple examples of seemingly good people doing bad things for the right reason to define ethics as well as explore why people make unethical choices and how they justify those choices.
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Yellow Book Ethics
Wednesday, Jun. 16 10:00am - 11:46am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The Yellow Book outlines essential ethical principles for governmental auditors, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. This course provides a focused review of these key concepts and their practical application in governmental auditing. Participants will also explore the independence standards, gaining insights on maintaining objectivity and avoiding conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased and professional audits.
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The Ethics Hour: Ethics is the Engine to Better Leadership: Taking Action, featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
Wednesday, Jun. 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Ethics is grounded in leadership and the finest leaders are always ethical. Every effective leader is ethical, in words and actions. The best leaders communicate effectively. Being trustworthy is more than being honest and fair. In today’s turbulent environment, leadership matters more than ever as the talented staff will readily move to ethical leaders. We must enhance our leadership skills to remain valuable. Simple stated - we all want to work for, and with, an ethical leader.
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The Ethics Hour: Dealing With Conflicts of Interest: Members in Business and Industry, featuring Don Minges
Wednesday, Jun. 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Often a simple situation may seem innocent, but it can lead to large complications quickly. Conflicts of interest are unavoidable and occur frequently for CPAs in business and industry. What will you do when they happen? Will you take the necessary steps to remain ethical and to protect your license? We will show you how in detail. You and I have a responsibility to our organizations and to the public to be ethical. If you do not follow the prescribed steps, as detailed in the Code of Professional Conduct, there will be problems. Do not forget your duty to the public.
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The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
Thursday, Jun. 17 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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Assessing the Real Ethics of an Organization?, featuring Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
Thursday, Jun. 17 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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Ethics – A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
Thursday, Jun. 17 12:00pm - 3:49pm
Online
4.20 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Ethical behavior continues to be a problem in society and even in the CPA ranks. "Ethics - A Line in the Sand" looks at the behavioral issues that influence how CPA's act. The course will address why individuals make ethical blunders, the state of ethical conduct in business organizations, the relationship between strong cultures, policy and procedures and successful ethical work environments. In addition, the course will highlight the one behavior to watch for as an indicator of potential ethical violations.
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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
Thursday, Jun. 17 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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Awful Ethical Dilemmas – Bringing it to Life, featuring J. Michael Inzina and Don Minges
Thursday, Jun. 17 5:00pm - 6:04pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Professional Codes of Conduct make Ethics seem easy and clear cut. However, this is not so in real life. This session discusses five cases where the ethics is not so clear cut. What should be considered? We will explain how you can be more diligent and maintain awareness of ethical issues to become more effective and enhance the reputation of the profession.
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Government Ethics: Theory and Application
Friday, Jun. 18 10:00am - 11:46am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This Virginia Board of Accountancy–approved ethics course begins with the 2026 Virginia ethics updates required by the Virginia Board of Accountancy. The course then expands to examine the ethical principles established in Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Participants will review core ethical principles applicable to governmental auditors, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. The course emphasizes practical application of these principles, with focused discussion on independence requirements, maintaining objectivity, and identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest. Designed for auditors performing governmental and Yellow Book engagements, this course reinforces ethical decision-making and supports compliance with both Virginia-specific ethics requirements and broader professional standards governing governmental audits.
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Ethics in Communicating and Reporting
Saturday, Jun. 19 4:00am - 5:06am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course on ethics in communication and reporting covers essential topics to ensure integrity and professionalism in our interactions. We begin with the fundamentals of ethical communication, emphasizing the importance of honesty, transparency, and respect. We then explore four must-have communication skills crucial for effective and ethical exchanges. The session also provides practical application steps on how to improve these ethical communication skills in daily practice. Finally, we discuss the problems associated with unethical behavior in reporting and communication, highlighting the potential consequences and the importance of maintaining ethical standards to build trust and credibility.
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Introduction to Yellow Book
Saturday, Jun. 19 9:00am - 10:51am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Performing engagements in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), commonly referred to as the "Yellow Book," involves additional reporting, ethics, and performance requirements that go beyond those outlined in AICPA Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). This course provides an overview of the guidance found in the Yellow Book and explores its relationship with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Participants will gain an understanding of the unique CPE requirements for GAGAS engagements and review the Yellow Book standards for financial statement audits, with a focus on ethical principles and independence. This course is designed to equip professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of Yellow Book engagements effectively.