The observance of ethics holds significant importance for CPAs, whose commitment to ethical conduct and protecting the public differentiate these professionals from other practitioners and cement their status as essential business leaders. This course 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 the code for resolving a variety of realistic situations. Participants will also explore the current environment of workplace ethics and assess the implications for ethical leadership. The course emphasizes collaboration and interactivity, as participants will engage with their peers in a variety of activities, including quizzes, comparative surveys, and case studies.

• Review and explore current trends for leaders in areas such as workplace pressure, retaliation for reporting, whistleblowing, money laundering, and diversity and inclusion.
• Refresh and apply knowledge of the CPA Code to build competence in interpreting the principles for resolving realistic situations.
• Gain the skills you need for dealing with ethical dilemmas and using appropriate decision making in your workplace.

Topics Include:

• An overview of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct across the country, with a more detailed explanation of the requirements in the specific jurisdiction
• Workplace conduct, especially current trends and implications for leaders in areas such as workplace pressure, retaliation for reporting, use of whistleblowing systems, money laundering risks and obligations, and diversity and inclusion
• A collaborative quiz that allows participants to work together in small groups to solve scenario-based, multiple-choice questions that require research and interpretation of the code
• Case studies that require participants to collaborate in small groups to analyze case scenarios using a decision-making framework

NOTE: No updates or changes were made to the 2024 version of this course. If you completed the course in 2021, 2022 or 2023, please be advised the 2024 course material has not changed. If you have any questions, please contact pdevents@cpaontario.ca.

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

• Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze ethical challenges.
• Identify key ethics trends in the Canadian and global business environments and determine the implications for 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.
• Apply professional judgment in determining the most appropriate action and defend their decisions.
• Plan ways of enhancing their own organization’s ethical culture.