In today’s professional landscape, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must serve their client or employer while upholding the public interest, ensuring transparency in financial reporting, and fair tax law administration, which can sometimes lead to ethical dilemmas. This course provides a comprehensive overview of basic ethical frameworks and specific rules from the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the Washington Public Accountancy Act, and the Board Rules in the Washington Administrative Code, collectively governing CPAs’ practice and responsibilities in Washington.
Approved by the Washington State Board of Accountancy as meeting the minimum requirements of WAC 4-30-134 which requires the completion of a four credit hour Washington State Board approved ethics course.