Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

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Ethics can be a grey area. This course uses case studies and scenarios to equip you with the necessary tools to recognise potential ethical dilemmas and determine the best approach to them, in line with the ethical framework you adhere to as an accountant.

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours

120 days’ access

Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours 120 days’ access
Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

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This course will enable you to

  • Explore the ethical principles outlined in the ethical codes of the accountancy bodies.
  • Recognise the ways professional integrity can be challenged, and how to respond.
  • Identify potential threats to objectivity and recognise biases in your thinking.
  • Understand the importance of professional competence and the principles involved.
  • Explain the significance of confidentiality and how to protect customers and clients.
  • Acknowledge the potential pitfalls of unprofessional behaviour.

About the course

As an accountant, you play a huge role as a guardian of the business world. You’re responsible for making sure that businesses behave themselves, and that clients and colleagues report finances clearly and according to recognised standards. However, this role may lead you into ethically complex or ambiguous situations.

This course, using case studies and scenarios, will equip you with the necessary tools to navigate ethical dilemmas in line with the professional ethical framework you adhere to as an accountant.

Contents

Ethical principles and threats

Ethical principles
Grey areas
The framework approach
Spotting potential dilemmas
Tackling an ethical issue

Integrity

What is integrity?
The importance of integrity
Integrity in business

Objectivity

The importance of objectivity
Staying objective

Professional competence and due care

The importance of competence and care
Being more than competent

Confidentiality

The importance of confidentiality
Protecting customers and clients

Professional behaviour

The importance of professional behaviour
Behaving appropriately

How it works

Author

John Taylor

John Taylor

John is a Chartered Accountant who has spent many years advising small and medium-sized businesses across the North of England. John is the author of two industry standard textbooks: Millichamp – Auditing and Forensic Accounting. He has also written several auditing textbooks for AAT courses.