Practical Ethics Guide for Accountants: 2021 Perspective.
Like most professionals, CPAs are expected to comply with robust ethical standards and use their expertise for the public good. In today’s global business landscape, accountants continue to face even greater challenges in demonstrating corporate leadership and maintaining the profession’s reputation.
In this LIVE Webcast, professional standards experts Emily Cummins (The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.) and Judy Woods (Krieg DeVault) will help accountants better understand and apply the ethical requirements set forth in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct. Speakers will also share cases, disciplinary actions, and practical illustrations for an in-depth discussion of how to navigate the ethical dilemmas facing accountants and how to frame high-stakes personal decision-making.
Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics
Live and Recorded CLE & CPE Webcasts in the Legal, Tax, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Human Resources Industries
Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
Director of Risk Management The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., Of Counsel Krieg DeVault
Emily Cummins, Director of Risk Management The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. Emily Cummins (MBA, CPA, CIA, CPCU, CISSP) is the Director of Risk Management for The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., a global ministry that provides media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Prior to joining CBN, she served as a specialist in the underwriting division at Church Mutual Insurance Company, a risk and insurance services provider to religious institutions and other compatible markets. Previously, Emily worked for a public accounting firm, a bank, and another nonprofit organization. Emily has degrees from Wake Forest University, George Washington University, and George Mason University. Judy Woods, Of Counsel Krieg DeVault Judy L. Woods is a member of Krieg DeVault, LLP’s Litigation Group and serves on the firm’s Professional Standards Committee. She focuses on complex commercial and “bet the company” litigation, including antitrust, class actions, shareholder and corporate governance disputes, international contracts, finance and business disputes, False Claim Act, fraud, RICO, and other business disputes. Prior to her entry into private law practice, Ms. Woods was employed as a strategic planning officer for a large national bank where she worked on bank mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic planning for all bank departments. Ms. Woods also worked for a private accounting firm, supervising fraud and abuse and compliance audit teams, particularly for organizations with Department of Labor contracts.
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