Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business

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.

Prerequisites

An open mind

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

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