CPA Regulatory Ethics: Independence, Mobility, and Professional Responsibility

Overview

This course equips CPAs with current insights on ethical standards for today's evolving profession. Topics include maintaining independence while offering expanded services, ethical considerations for technology and social media use, understanding practice mobility across jurisdictions, preparing for updated CPA exam and licensure models, and developing trust through value-added client services.

Through practical examples, you'll gain skills to address everyday ethical challenges. Learn to grow your practice ethically, use new technologies responsibly, and enhance client relationships - all while preserving your professional integrity.

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License or Certification 

 

Regulator 

 

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Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • recall key principles and standards, including non-attest services, independence impairments, and restrictions on fees
  • identify fiduciary duties, threats, and benefits of mobility and substantial equivalency for CPAs
  • distinguish between permissible and impermissible actions in benefit plan administration and consulting roles
  • recognize the impact of modern technology and social media on professional conduct and compliance
  • recall strategies for enhancing client perceptions, facilitating transitions, and obtaining referrals

Designed For:

CPAs seeking to enhance their decision-making skills while expanding their service offerings. This course is particularly valuable for practitioners considering new technologies, assessing multi-state practice opportunities, or aiming to strengthen client relationships through value-added services.


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Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Advanced Preparation: None