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Judy L. Woods
Of Counsel | Krieg DeVault LLP
Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF
Strategic Advisor on Governance, Ethics and Financial Crime | Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

Responding to Ethical Dilemmas in the Accounting Profession | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ET)

Accountants are often faced with situations that challenge their ethical principles and standards. Failure to respond to these situations appropriately can lead to severe consequences, such as legal and reputational damage. Hence, accountants must be equipped with the necessary skills and strategies to identify and respond to ethical dilemmas effectively.

Join esteemed corporate counsel Judy L. Woods (Krieg DeVault LLP) and accomplished compliance practitioner Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF (Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa) as they provide a comprehensive guide to responding to ethical dilemmas in accounting. Speakers will also discuss ethical decision-making frameworks and offer effective strategies for addressing issues.

Key Topics:

  • Accounting Ethics: An Overview
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Strategies for Responding to Ethical Dilemmas
  • Professional Standards and Regulations
  • Applying Ethics in Practice: Case Studies

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of ethics and compliance, including their differences and significance in organizational settings.
  • Gain insights into the importance of establishing a strong “tone at the top” and its influence on promoting ethical behavior throughout an organization.
  • Explore practical strategies for ethical decision-making, including addressing biases and managing anxiety.

Agenda:

SEGMENT 1:

Judy L. Woods, Of Counsel, Krieg DeVault LLP

  • Introduction to ethics and compliance
  • How ethics and compliance differ and why both are important
  • Thoughts on tone at the top
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Practical considerations

SEGMENT 2:

Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF, Strategic Advisor on Governance, Ethics and Financial Crime, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

  1. Ethical Biases
  2. Difference between Ethic and Compliance
  3. Anxiety and the negative effects on Ethical Dilemmas decision-making

Who Should Attend:

  • Accountants
  • Certified Public Accountants
  • Accounting Managers and Officers
  • Project Accountants
  • Staff Accountants
  • Cost Accountants
  • Tax Accountants
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Ethics Officers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Controllers
  • General Counsel
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Course Level: Basic

Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation:  On-Demand Webcast

Prerequisite: None

NASBA Field of Study:  Regulatory Ethics – Technical

Course Code:  1410665

Total Credits:  2.0 CPE (Not eligible for QAS (On-demand) CPE credits)

This course does not fulfill any of the requirements for Ethics CPE in Texas