(Newly revised 2026)

In this Age of AI, CPAs faced a rapidly changing and disruptive work environment. This course discusses how to use our ethical compass and relates ethical business practices to the core purpose of our profession. It presents a framework for dealing with challenging ethical dilemmas. The objective is to reduce the risk of unethical behaviour by taking steps that lead to improved performance of the member’s organization.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Outline the most important components of the course. Bullet points (4-6)

 

  • The return on investment from ethical business practices.
  • Ethics in the accounting profession and the Code of Professional Conduct.
  • A framework for dealing with unethical situations.
  • The importance of ethical leadership and corporate culture.
  • Emerging issues – the implications of AI and ESG.

 

WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course will benefit CPAs working in all sectors, regardless of their level of experience.

CPAs concerned about the ethical implications of AI will also benefit from taking this course. 

 

WHY IS THIS COURSE IMPORTANT FOR CPAs:

CPAs are faced with increased need to deal with ethical dilemmas in the workplace. It is important to know how to deal with these dilemmas and make the best decisions. Because this directly impacts the long term success of any organization. It is also necessary for our profession to fulfill its obligation of protecting the public interest. 

What others have said about this course

  • Great course and great examples to help me understand the ethical issues in accounting and business and how to deal with them.

  • Mr. Mathur, I just took your course today. I wanted to let you know that I, like many other CPAs I imagine, took your course to fulfill my ethics course obligations. I was not necessarily looking forward to it, nor was I opposed to it. However, let me say that after taking your course I can honestly say it was the most informative, perspective setting, relevant and transferable course I have taken. It was clear and concise with thought provoking and valuable information. While I have always considered myself as ethical it provided a framework for implementing that thought process into my professional life. Anyway, just felt compelled to share my thoughts. Thank you again and I will be sure to recommend this course to my coworkers.

Instructor

Founder and Lead Instructor, UltimQuest Knowledge Inc.

Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, LPA

Arun is a retired Partner at Gerald Duthie & Co. LLP, where he provided professional services to a diverse group of clients. Arun is also Founder and Lead Instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc. He has been delivering corporate training on improving governance, ethics, internal control, performance measurement and related topics. He provides live and online training through CPA bodies across Canada and Bermuda. Arun served for several years on the Board for HealthForce Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, and was also Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee there and for the Trillium Gift of Life Network. He has served on the CMA Ontario's Review Committee prior to the merger.

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