CPE Catalog & Events
The 7 Deadly Ethical Sins of Organizations
Monday, February 20 9:00am - 11:00am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Real-life ethics and fraud casesImportance of auditing cultureUsing surveys and other tools to identify culture and ethics issues
Professional Skepticism
Monday, February 20 11:00am - 1:00pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The Professional Skepticism "Mind Set"Recent PronouncementsProfessional Skepticism as DiligenceCases and ControversiesConclusion
Ethics: Lead Like a Superstar and Build a Rocking Business
Tuesday, February 21 7:00am - 8:00am
Webinar
1.00 Credits
We'll closely examine several superstars from movies, TV, music, sports, and business. What makes them so successful? What can you learn from their mistakes? Yes, there will be one or two superstars you don't care for--perhaps even loathe--but you can still learn a lot from them.
Ethics: IRS Behavioral Insights for Accountants
Tuesday, February 21 11:00am - 1:00pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Behavioral insights (BI) PrimerHow and why BI are used by the IRSIRS and individual decision-makingIRS and environmental and design considerationsIRS and social normsIRS "top of mind" issues BI and Implementation of tax reform legislation BI and private debt collectionBI and online taxpayer accountsBI and taxpayer rights in "real" vs. "unreal" auditsBI and the tax-exempt approval processBI and passport renewal and revocationHow to use BI to more mindfully interact with the IRS to improve outcomes
Are You Qualified? The Ethics of Practice Development and Skill Enhancement
Tuesday, February 21 1:00pm - 2:50pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The Catch-22 of Practice Development and Skill Enhancement The Ethics of Education and Experience Requirements Examples of Skill-Expansion Resources Practice- and Skill-Expansion Cases to Consider Conclusion
Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tuesday, February 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of ethicsEthical values and principlesDEI working definitionsUnconscious bias, assumptions, microaggressionsStanding Up and Speaking OutDEI and Organizational Responsibility
Devious Ethics: Dealing with Snakes in Suits
Wednesday, February 22 7:30am - 9:30am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Discuss psychopathy's symptoms Review accounting professional ethics standards for dealing with a boss, co-worker or client who is breaking the rules Look at precautions you should take when considering a new boss or employee Help identify someone who might con you or your company
Everyday Ethics at Work: Don't be the Next News Story!
Wednesday, February 22 8:00am - 10:00am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss ethics from an every-day real-world perspectiveHow to prevent an ethical lapse that can turn your business into the next news story
The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World
Wednesday, February 22 10:00am - 11:05am
Webinar
1.00 Credits
The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
Wednesday, February 22 10:00am - 11:06am
Webinar
1.00 Credits
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)
The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
Wednesday, February 22 11:30am - 1:30pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Self-Esteem: What is it?Belief systemsBenefits of High Self EsteemMinimizing traps of low Self EsteemComponents of High Self Esteem
Ethics in the Real World - Living Values for Today
Thursday, February 23 7:00am - 8:50am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Four root causes of unethical business behavior Eight steps to create an ethical business environment 1. Establish a code of conduct and make it public 2. Hire and promote people with a well-grounded sense of personal ethics 3. Interpret your code for ordinary circumstances 4. Communicate expectations for employees to act in an ethical manner 5. Lead by example 6. Teach employees the basic tools of ethical decision making 7. Back your code with enforcement 8. Factor values into every important organizational activity and decision The financial manager’s responsibility to lead and implement good ethics in his/her organization
Ethics: Human Capital Reporting and DEI for Accountants
Thursday, February 23 10:30am - 12:30pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Emerging Human Capital Disclosure RulesDEI BasicsNeurodiversity PrinciplesDEI ContinuumHow a DEI Strategy Contributes to Your Competitive AdvantageDiversity Annual Reports: Case Studies and Best PracticesInclusive Hiring ProcessesRetention and Promotion EquityPay Gap IssuesDiverse Vendor NetworksRacial Equity and Brand MessagingInclusivity Builder WorksheetInclusive Marketing ToolkitHuman Capital Technology ToolsHuman Capital ResourcesHuman Capital Starter Strategy
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas-You Make the Call
Thursday, February 23 12:00pm - 1:27pm
Webinar
1.50 Credits
Ethical frameworks Threats and safeguards to objectivity and independence Ethics rules for lawyers, investigators, journalists, medical researchers, engineers, and prosecutors The Arthur Andersen case
Let's End Business Ethics
Thursday, February 23 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Ethics defined Are there business ethics? How to identify ethical issues Deciphering your ethical code Why ethical behavior is good for your business How to make ethical decisions
Resolving Ethical Conflicts
Friday, February 24 7:30am - 9:30am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Standards and techniques for resolving ethical conflict How to have a conversation about a tough issue without having it destroy the relationship What to do when talking fails
Sexual Harassment in Professional and Corporate Environments
Friday, February 24 8:30am - 9:30am
Webinar
1.00 Credits
Introduction: #MeToo and the Accounting ProfessionCase: Barrett v. Forest Labs., Inc.Ethics and Law: Two Different (Overlapping) DomainsDealing with the Culture of an OrganizationCase: Babbitt v. Koeppel Nissan, Inc.Supplemental Case: Smith v. DeTar Hosp. LLCConclusion
Will Your Ethics Be Burned by Burnout?
Friday, February 24 9:30am - 11:30am
Webinar
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-makingDefine the stressors, pressures, and biases that can lead good people to make less than optimal choicesDiscuss ways to offset the pressures, ways to reduce stress on ourselves and on our team, and ways to support our teamsLearn how to recognize when an individual or an organization is heading in the wrong direction and how to stop sliding down the slippery slope
Ethics - A Line in the Sand. Implications for Daily Business
Friday, February 24 11:00am - 2:42pm
Webinar
4.00 Credits
Recognize the underlying drivers of individual ethical behavior Identify the relationship between ethics and integrity Highlight ethical trends in businesses throughout the world Review high profile ethics lapses in recent years
I Spy with My Little Eye ... an Illegality
Friday, February 24 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Webinar
1.00 Credits
Are Accountants the Conscience of Business?Today's Ethical Duty of ConfidentialityIESBA NOCLAR PronouncementWhere We Go from Here (No Clarity?)Case Discussion and AnalysisConclusion