The observance of ethics holds significant importance for CPAs, whose commitment to ethical conduct and protecting the public differentiates these professionals from other practitioners and cement their status as essential business leaders. This seminar will provide participants with an opportunity to refresh and update their knowledge of the CPA Code, thus enabling accounting professionals to build competence in interpreting and applying these principles for resolving a variety of realistic situations.

Participants will also explore current and emerging issues in organizations that call for ethical leadership. The seminar emphasizes collaboration and interactivity, as participants will engage with their peers in a variety of activities, including polling questions, small-group discussions, and/or case studies.

Applicable for:
This seminar applies to CPAs at all levels of their career and in any type of organization across a wide range of industries and roles.

Prerequisites - Knowledge, Experience or Courses
None

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve ethical challenges.
• Identify key ethics trends in the Canadian and global business environments and determine several significant implications for CPAs as business leaders.
• Use the CPA Code of Professional Conduct as a resource for decision-making, on par with other professional standards.
• Interpret and apply the CPA Code to resolve ethical issues when they arise.
• Apply professional judgment in determining the most appropriate action and defend their decisions.
• Plan ways of enhancing their own organization’s ethical culture on an ongoing basis.
  

• An overview of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct across the country, with a more detailed explanation of the requirements in the specific jurisdiction;
• Current and emerging issues in the business environment with implications for ethical leadership, such as the adoption of transformational technologies, sustainability, money laundering risks and obligations, and equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Collaborative multiple-choice questions and/or case studies that allow participants to work together in small groups to apply ethical decision-making in realistic scenarios using a decision-making framework.
  

• Two emails will be sent from CPA Manitoba following your registration: one to confirm your order and one including information on how to access the course through your Learning Hub.
• Once sent, these emails can also be found in the Communication tab of your CPA Manitoba Member Portal.
• This course is designed for participants to view while following along with the course material provided.
• This self-study course allows you to save your progress and return to continue at a later date. 
• A certificate of completion can be provided.*  

Access to this course will be available for 180 days after registration. After this time, access to the course will no longer be available.

*To receive a certificate of completion, users must complete all course elements including a short quiz at the end of the course. Unlimited quiz attempts are available until a passing grade of 80% or better is achieved. After you have achieved 80% or better, you will no longer be able to access the quiz. 

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