Business Ethics - What Canadian CPAs Need to Know (4 Hour)

This course provides CPAs with the tools to consider business ethics in specific situations. We examine the impact of ethical behaviour on an organization’s bottom line and its stakeholders. We deal with tough ethical issues that board members, managers and auditors encounter in fulfilling their duties. We examine case studies to consider results of ethical and unethical approaches to business decisions. We also examine the CPA Code of Professional Conduct, and the profession’s guidance on ethics. This course will help members achieve their personal and career development goals and strengthen the ethical environment of their organizations.

Topics Include:

  • Return on investment from ethical behaviour
  • Key principles of business ethics 
  • CPA Canada Code of Professional Conduct  
  • Dealing with unethical situations and people
  • Rationalizations and danger signs 
  • Ethical leadership and corporate culture