Ethical Transgressions 2024: Tales of Corruption

Overview

In season two of Tales of Corruption, we investigate five actual scenarios where fraud was committed along with corresponding ethical decision-making models. From Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud and cryptocurrency investment schemes to insider trading and extensive timekeeping and startup frauds, you'll learn how these extreme transgressions could have been avoided. Examine the building blocks of a strong ethical culture to ensure you're equipped to identify problems and determine the best course of action.

*This course has been approved by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) to fulfill your 2024 ethics requirement. It was developed in 2023; however, the 2024 version includes an updated opening video segment from the VBOA and will qualify toward the 2024 ethics requirement. 

Highlights

• PPP fraud scheme

• An extensive timekeeping fraud

• A cryptocurrency investment scheme

• Insider trading

• Startup fraud

• The AICPA Conceptual Framework, the fraud triangle, the PLUS model, the Santa Clara University decision-making model, and the SHRM Model

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Licensed CPAs

Objectives

• Categorize the elements of pressure, opportunity and rationalization in relation to fraud.

• Recognize the building blocks of a strong ethical culture.

• Define an ethical problem, identify and evaluate solutions, and determine the best course of action.

• Evaluate the filters of policies, legal, universal and self in relation to fraud.

• Recall the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Preparation

None

Notice

Delivery Method - Group Internet Based