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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the “stranger than fiction” Wirecard fraud, one of the largest financial frauds ever, focusing on why the fraud occurred and what CPAs can take as lessons for our ethical decision-making. This unbelievable and sensational fraud and collapse of one of Europe’s largest financial institutions involves:
- Round-tripping
- Money laundering
- Fraudulent reporting
- Spycraft
- Online gambling
- €1.9 Billion of missing cash
- Intimidation and threats
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. By investigating the events that led to the scandal, participants will understand the consequences of ethical breaches and the vital role of integrity in the accounting profession. Leadership is another critical theme of this course. Participants will examine the leadership failures at Wirecard and learn about the characteristics of ethical leadership that promote accountability and ethical decision-making. This engaging and informative course promises to provide invaluable insights to help participants enhance their ethical awareness, improve organizational culture, and lead with integrity.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the application of ethical principles in real-world accounting scenarios.
- Analyze the organizational culture at Wirecard and its impact on ethical behavior.
- Assess the leadership failures at Wirecard and their contribution to the fraud.
- Develop strategies to foster a culture of psychological safety within an organization.
- Describe the importance of ethical leadership in promoting accountability and integrity.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs interested in learning about the Wirecard scandal and its lessons on ethical leadership and organizational culture.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course is for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
Electronic material can be accessed one week prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Garth Sheriff (CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), CIA, CGMA, MAcc is the founder of Sheriff Consulting. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. Garth has also acted in various stage and film productions. He is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists).