Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
4.00 Credits
Member Price $129
Non-Member Price $159
Overview
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.
Highlights
- 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
Prerequisites
An open mind
Designed For
All individuals that need ethics for continuing education
Objectives
- Recognize that we must increase our understanding of one another, and how daily actions can support or detract from ethical business cultures
- Learn the main driver of unethical behavior
- Understand how to increase ethical behavior in organizations
- Implications for young employees entering the workforce
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
James Lindell, ACPEN Business Professionals Network
James (Jim) Lindell, CPA, MBA is the President of a Wisconsin based provider of strategic & financial consulting, professional speaking, training, and executive coaching. Jim has an extensive background in senior management including positions as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Assistant Controller. Jim has worked with a variety of industries including: manufacturing, health care, not for profit, distribution and food processing. He has been involved in more than 50 M & A projects. James Lindell is a Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience at several local and regional accounting firms. He is a TEC Chairman (The Executive Committee). He is a member (and instructor) of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Wisconsin Institute of CPA’s and a member of Wisconsin Chapter of National Speaker Association. Jim is the author of the AICPA course “AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers”, “Strategic Planning: A Simplified and Workable Approach for Private Companies” and “AICPA’s Controllership: 25 Critical Lessons from the Trenches.” Jim also authored and was part of the AICPA video and course, “Minimizing the Effects of a Recession on Your Business”. He is a contributing author of the AICPA course “The Fast Close, Soft Close, Virtual Close? Now Days, not Weeks”. Jim is a 2-time recipient of the AICPA’s Outstanding Discussion Leader award and most recently is a 2012-13 recipient of the AICPA Outstanding Instructor Award.
Non-Member Price $159
Member Price $129