Ethics: Critical Thinking, Case Studies, and Fraud
4.00 Credits
Member Price $149
Non-Member Price $179
Overview
In today's fast-paced financial environment, the line between right and wrong can often seem blurred. This course serves as a beacon for financial professionals, guiding them through the complexities of ethical decision making with clarity and practicality. Designed for those with a foundational understanding of finance ethics, this program leverages real-world case studies to dissect and understand ethical dilemmas, ensuring participants can apply these insights directly to their professional lives. Engaging content and persuasive delivery make it not just an educational investment but a crucial step towards safeguarding one's professional integrity and the trust of those they serve. Why attend? The course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of ethical behavior's critical role within the financial industry. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the professional code of ethics and conduct, including the new AICPA Ethics Codification, and explore the significant impact ethical and unethical conduct has on the profession. By the end, participants will be equipped with the tools to identify and rectify critical thinking errors related to ethical dilemmas, ensuring they are not just following the rules but leading with integrity.
Highlights
- Ethical decision-making in finance
- Professional codes of ethics and conduct
- Real-world case studies on ethical dilemmas
- Impact of ethics on the financial profession
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
CPAs in public and private practice
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the student will:
- Identify critical thinking errors in ethical decision-making.
- Describe the professional code of ethics and conduct for financial professionals.
- Explain the new AICPA Ethics Codification and its relevance.
- Analyze real-world cases to differentiate ethical and unethical conduct.
- Apply ethical standards to solve dilemmas in the financial industry.
- Evaluate the implications of ethical and unethical behavior in finance.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Frank Ryan, Speaker and author, Business Learning Institute
Frank Ryan, CPA, CGMA, MBA, is president of a management consulting firm specializing in turnarounds, workouts, crisis management, strategic planning and working capital management. He has extensive experience working with banks in negotiating forbearance agreements, loan workouts, capital restructuring, vendor negotiations and bank lending requirements. Mr. Ryan Is a leading expert in Lean Operations and Management and has implemented numerous lean applications for organizations.
Prior to his consulting business, Mr. Ryan was the chief operating officer of a mid-sized manufacturing company. Additionally, he has served as the chairman of the Audit Committees of two publicly traded companies and has extensive board level experience in for-profit and nonprofit arenas.
Mr. Ryan is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Good Shepherd Center in Maryland, and is on the Audit Committee of the Archdioceses of Baltimore.
He is a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and has served in numerous contingency operations that include Haiti, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Mr. Ryan is a multi-year recipient of the AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.
Non-Member Price $179
Member Price $149