
Ethics: Critical Thinking, Case Studies and Fraud
This course will explore the basic tenets of ethical behavior and use case studies to explore ethical dilemmas in various companies and organizations, with special focus on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and AU-C Section 315.
Format
Webcast
Date
Oct 06, 2025
NASBA Field of Study
Regulatory Ethics
Level
Basic
CPE Credits
4
Instructor
Frank Xavier Ryan
Availability
Product Number
WC4902373
While ethics training is required by many states, the true value of the CPA license is in understanding how critically important ethical behavior is to one another, our customers, and to the public. This course will explore the basic tenets of ethical behavior and use case studies to explore ethical dilemmas in various companies and organizations, with special focus on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and AU-C Section 315.
Key Topics
- AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
- CPA responsibilities and AU-C 315
- The new AICPA Ethics Codification
- Disciplinary cases and actions
- CPA Vision
- Seminal events
- The impact of ethical and unethical conduct on our profession
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize critical thinking errors as they relate to ethical dilemmas
- Recall the professional code of ethics and conduct
- Identify the new AICPA Ethics Codification
- Recall resources you can turn for help with ethics issues
- Identify responsibilities of members in public practice versus members in business
Who Will Benefit
CPAs, accounting professionals
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