BLI’s Ethics Update for CPAs in Business & Industry: 2013 Edition (110021-14)
Description
Receive a fast-paced overview of ethical standards promulgated by the
AICPA and State Society and State Board authorities as they apply to
CPAs working in the business world. We will use case studies and group
discussion to examine the connections between ethical principles, formal
rules and the profession’s public responsibility. The ethical dimensions
of the responsibilities CPAs have when preparing financial statements
will also be discussed. In addition, learn how to apply the independence
rules of Interpretation 101-3 when providing both attest and non-attest
(management advisory) services for closely held clients. Receive
up-to-the minute coverage of evolving issues and recent revisions to the
Ethics code. (Content can be customized to client needs)
Learning Objectives
To provide CPAs in industry with an update of their ethical
responsibilities under AICPA and state-based regulations
Emphasis will
be on the practitioners who provide compilations, reviews or audits as
well as a range of other services for closely held businesses
Cases and
examples will be used extensively
Major Topics
AICPA Ethics Code for practitioners in industry
The current
regulatory environment for public and non-public companies - how do they
compare
The public interest and professional ethics - where we have
been and where are headed
Ethical dimensions of financial reporting
Internal control, management override and organizational culture
AICPA
& PICPA Ethics Codes
Independence and ethics alert: Current issues
Course Level
Update
CPE Field of Study
Regulatory Ethics
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Location
Loyola Graduate Center
2034 Greenspring Dr Lutherville-Timonium, MD21093US