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Dealing with Unethical People and Unethical Situations

Applying Ethics in Challenging Situations in the Workplace.

Created byArun Mathur
4.5
(1040 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Apr 12, 2025
Dealing with Unethical People and Unethical Situations

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify the returns on investment from ethical business practices.
check_circleDescribe the types of ethical situations faced by professional accountants.
check_circleApply a step-by-step framework to navigate ethical dilemmas.
check_circleAssess case studies and identify the best possible course of action.

About This Course

This course will provide you with tools to apply ethical principles to deal with challenging situations at work - with clients, colleagues, or even your superiors. You will learn how to develop an ethical mindset and identify common ethical dilemmas faced by professional accountants. You will learn how to apply a step-by-step framework to assist with decision-making. We specifically consider the unique position of professional accountants and examine case studies to determine the best possible course of action.

This course is designed for all those who would like to practice principled decision-making in the face of increasingly challenging situations. This should result in personal growth and career development, reduce the risk of unethical behavior, and improve overall performance.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to business ethics and definitions
  • Return on investment from ethical business practices
  • Ethical dilemmas faced by professional accountants
  • 6-step framework to deal with unethical situations in the workplace
  • Case studies

 

Your Instructor

Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur

Lead Instructor, FCPA, FCA

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Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, LPA has over 35 years of teaching and corporate training experience. He is a retired Partner at Gerald Duthie & Co. LLP, where he provided professional services to a diverse group of clients. Arun is also Owner and Lead Instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc., offering corporate training on improving governance, ethics, internal control, performance measurement and related topics. He provides live and online training through CPA bodies across Canada and Bermuda. Arun served for several years on the Board for HealthForce Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, and was also Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee there and for the Trillium Gift of Life Network. He has served on the CMA Ontario's Review Committee prior to the merger as well.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.