Accountants are often faced with situations that challenge their ethical principles and standards. Failure to respond to these situations appropriately can lead to severe consequences, such as legal and reputational damage. Hence, accountants must be equipped with the necessary skills and strategies to identify and respond to ethical dilemmas effectively.

Join esteemed corporate counsel Judy L. Woods (Krieg DeVault LLP) and accomplished compliance practitioner Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF (Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa) as they provide a comprehensive guide to responding to ethical dilemmas in accounting. Speakers will also discuss ethical decision-making frameworks and offer effective strategies for addressing issues.

Topics List:

Ethics vs. Compliance in the Accounting Profession
The Importance of Organizational Ethics and Culture
Tone at the Top and Its Role in Mitigating Risk
Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
Evaluating Risk and Stakeholder Impact
Seven-Step Approach to Ethical Decisions
Decision-Making Tests: Harm, Publicity, Defensibility, and More
Individual Responsibility and Risk Tolerance
Compliance Program Essentials: Prevention, Detection, Correction, and Training
Investigating and Responding to Ethical Violations
Ethical Biases and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Professional Standards and Regulatory Bodies
Practical Case Applications in Ethics
Cultural Tolerance and Leadership Accountability