About Ethics for Accountants This course was updated on 4/5/2008
This course covers the standards of professional conduct and business practices adhered to by CPAs, CMAs, and CFMs. It describes how practitioners can adhere to a level of professionalism that is based on a solid foundation of idealism, justice, and fairness when dealing with the public, clients and other members of their profession. Also covered are ethics in the workplace and how to develop business ethics programs. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on business ethics, new internal control requirements, and the CPA’s responsibilities are summarized. The chapter covering the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct includes case studies to help illustrate the practical application of ethics in the profession.
State Boards of Accountancy that will except this course for the CPA ethics requirement include Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. Important: Please consult your state board of accountancy for specific requirements.
Ohio CPAs: Scroll down to bottom of page for link to Ethics for Accountants: Ohio Professional Standards and Responsibilities. More state-specific versions of this course coming soon.
Course Information and Requirements
Author: Jae Shim, PhD.
What's Included
Course text (75 pages), glossary, chapter review, exam, e-Exam answer sheet with prompt (within thirty minutes) grading and certificate of completion (a faxable exam answer sheet is also provided), and reporting to CFP Board (if applicable).
Additional CPE credit Information
CFP®, and PACE credit available in all states. NOTE: This course does not meet CFP Board's Code of Ethics requirement (see Ethics in Financial Planning in the Courses page).
CPA credits are measured in accordance with NASBA standards.
Field(s) of Study:
CFP®:Financial Planning - Ethics
CPA: Regulatory Ethics
Program delivery method: Self-study–print or download
Program level: Basic /overview
Course prerequisites: None.
Advance preparation: None
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