Government Ethics for CPAs

Overview

The principle of the “public interest” is fundamental to the responsibilities of auditors and critical in the government environment. CPAs who work in and serve this public sector continuously seek to represent the CPA profession with fair-mindedness and integrity. A solid understanding of ethical standards lies at the heart of this approach.

In this course, we’ll address ethical considerations for CPAs serving for and working with government entities. It will touch upon ethics rules and regulations that CPAs must adhere to when auditing government entities or serving as an employee of the federal government. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to

  • recall the role state boards of accountancy and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) play in maintaining ethical standards
  • identify independence and ethics standards contained in Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
  • remember ethics standards and responsibilities for federal and state government employees
  • recognize fraud and scams in connection with federal grants and relief programs

Designed For

CPAs who currently worked in government accounting as well as those who have worked in or plan to work in a government environment. Advisors to applicants for federal grants

Advanced Preparation

None

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