Ethical Transgressions 2024: Tales of Corruption

Overview

In season two of Tales of Corruption, we investigate four actual scenarios where fraud was committed along with corresponding ethical decision-making models. From cryptocurrency investment schemes to insider trading, 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.

Please Note:

After registering, you will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access the course.
This course contains review questions and a final test to assess knowledge of course objectives. Successful completion of the final test is required to receive CPE credit.
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.

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
CPE Credit: Behavioral Ethics
Program Level: Basic

Highlights

PPP fraud scheme
An extensive timekeeping fraud
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

When you complete this course you will be able to:

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

System Requirements:
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