Introduction to Ethics & Professional Skepticism
Overview
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.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- The Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
- The pressures, opportunities, and rationalizations that lead to instances of fraud.
- Interactive examples to illustrate various scenarios of noncompliance during engagements.
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accountants and Auditors
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Recognize noncompliance with ethical standards during engagements
- Recall the five fundamental principles of ethics for professional accountants
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jaclyn Veno, CPA Crossings Webinars
<Jaclyn Veno, CPA has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and adult learning. At Galasso Learning Solutions, she develops highly rated Level Training programs that bring concepts to life through case studies, hands-on activities, and games.Before joining GLS, she worked for two Top 10 CPA firms, managing international teams and overseeing more than 20 acquisition audits. A Clemson University grad with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, she also holds certificates in Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Design, and Facilitation.
Non-Member Price $109
Member Price $89