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New accountants, whether coming right out of school or from industry will find that the accounting profession is heavily governed by technical and ethical standards. In addition, the new accounting professional will need to understand new terminology as well as what their team members and clients expect of them by way of job performance and client service. This module will help those transitioning to the accounting profession to understand the role of the accountant in public accounting and in industry, discuss the major standards relating to ethics including integrity, objectivity, independence and serving the public trust. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent's Audit Skills Training: Level 1.)

The focus of this course is reducing the overall risk of fraud. To that end, instruction will cover the factors that play a role in turning honest employees into fraudsters. Discussion will touch on integrity and ethics, as well as how the reactions of people in certain situations may impact the prevalence of fraud.

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The focus of this course is reducing the overall risk of fraud. To that end, instruction will cover the factors that play a role in turning honest employees into fraudsters. Discussion will touch on integrity and ethics, as well as how the reactions of people in certain situations may impact the prevalence of fraud.

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The Connecticut State Board of Accountancy requires the completion and passage (90% or better) of "Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course" for certification. $ave more than 10% off the AICPA's retail price when you purchase through CTCPA! Ethical Accounting is a MUSTUnderstanding and applying ethical principles and independence requirements is every accounting and finance professional’s responsibility. You'll learn the fundamentals of ethical accounting to help you adhere to professional ethics standards. Essential ethics topics include: Viewing and analyzing ethical matters Adhering to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Applying the code’s conceptual framework Evaluating conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality Maintaining Your IndependenceIndependence rules play a key role in professional ethics as well. Vital topics you'll explore are:  The AICPA independence rules Independence rules regarding personal financial interests, loans, employment, and business relationships that relate to you and your immediate family Independence rules from regulators, including the SEC and PCAOB Other Ethics ConsiderationsMore topics in professional ethics you'll cover include: Rules that apply to government auditors and audits of employee benefit plans, federally funded charitable organizations, financial institutions, and insurance Rule interpretations related to gifts and entertainment Ethics rules related to professional tax services  Real-World ScenariosCase studies and realistic examples will enhance your comprehension and enable you to practice what you've learned.  Please note:  This product is frequently updated and therefore expires one year from date of purchase.