Mastering Integrity in Finance and Decision-Making
This intensive course is designed specifically for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), controllers, and accounting professionals who aim to deepen their understanding of ethical considerations in the complex world of finance. Over a series of detailed modules, participants will explore a wide spectrum of ethical challenges, from foundational principles and decision-making frameworks to the nuanced implications of technological advancements in the accounting sector. The course will dissect real-world scenarios, examine the role of personal responsibility, and scrutinize the influence of corporate culture and technology on ethical conduct. Participants will engage with contemporary ethical dilemmas, gain insight into the dynamics of trust in the workplace, and learn strategies to foster an ethical environment that aligns with the rigorous demands of the financial sector.
Key Topic Discussed:
Ethical Foundations in Professional Education
Balancing Ethics and Profitability
Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making
Personal Responsibility and Professional Conduct
Ethical Decision-Making Processes
Ethical Considerations in Business Operations
Crisis Management and Ethics
Trust and Ethics in the Workplace
Technology and Ethics
Accountability, Transparency, and Whistleblowing
Risk Management and Ethical Conduct
Emerging Ethical Issues
Ethics, Data, and Business Operations
The Future of Ethics and Technology in Accounting
FCPA, FCGA, MBA
Michelle Causton is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. She is a past-president of CGA Ontario with extensive governance experience on regulatory and not-for-profit boards. She is a retired professor from Nipissing University and Canadore College. Michelle has delivered workshops, seminars and training sessions across Canada and the Caribbean on a variety of topics. Having worked in public practice for many years, she understands the pressures of accounting and the practical application of rules, regulations and best practices. As a life-long learner herself, Michelle is passionate about how to best share information, knowledge (and occasionally wisdom). Her focus is now on-line learning but she won’t say no to an opportunity to speak in person or virtually. Michelle says: “We all learn best when it is interesting and relevant. Appropriate humour can make lessons memorable".
Host
I have over a decade of multimedia experience as a desktop publisher, Livestream producer, PA announcer, webcast director, professor, emcee, and more. I am a radio broadcasting graduate with additional coursework in political science and journalism. I gained critical knowledge while shadowing veteran broadcasters. I have extensive training in creative writing, current affairs, freelancing, and story structure. I have crafted current affairs interviews with Justin Trudeau, Romeo Dallaire, Ed the Sock, Kenny and Spenny, and Mike MacDonald. I love working as a creative storyteller and having conversations with people from all walks of life. My goal is to connect with diverse voices and to foster discussions on complex issues while striving to make the conversations as accessible and inclusive as possible.
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