Professional Ethics Review (4091194G)

REGISTRATION STATUS: OPEN

Explore ethical foundations of professional codes of conduct from philosophical, psychological and sociological perspectives. Refresh your understanding of your ethical responsibilities. Ethical rules for CPAs are examined in detail including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the California Accountancy Act and Accountancy Rules and Regulations, the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services, Treasury Department Circular 230 and IMA Standards of Ethical Conduct for Members.

This course is approved by the California Board of Accountancy to fulfill the 8-hour Professional Conduct and Ethics CPE requirement.

Date:	Friday, January 08, 2010
Time:	8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration at 7:30 AM)
Facility:	TBA
Area:	San Diego Area
CPE Credit:	8.0 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) 8.0 Ethics
NASBA Subject Area:	Regulatory Ethics
Delivery:	Group Live
Course Level:	Update
Fee:	$315 CalCPA Members, $415 Nonmembers
Coupon Fee:	$0
VP Fee:	$0

Objectives:

Understand and appreciate the difference between compliance with rules and the application of ethical theory.

Become familiar with several sources of ethical guidance and regulations.

Identify ethical issues.

Reason effectively when confronted with ethical issues.

Major Topics:

Theoretical concepts from philosophy, psychology and sociology

Principles versus rules

Virtue ethics

AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

California Accountancy Act and Regulations

Responsibilities in tax practice

Responsibilities of CPAs in industry

Recent issues facing the profession

Designed for:

All CPAs.

Prerequisite:

None

Advanced Preparation:

None