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Ethics: Sweat the Small Stuff

How is it that good people, including good CPAs, can get caught in unethical situations?

Created byMaureen Gillis, FCPA FCA
4.5
(769 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jan 21, 2025
Ethics: Sweat the Small Stuff

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand some of the human factors that may influence or impact ethical decision making
check_circleExplore ethical dilemmas and how these human factors come into play as we consider three small cases

About This Course

How is it that good people, including good Accountants, can get caught in unethical situations? This course explores some human factors and other considerations that highlight why the little things matter and why it is important to sweat the small stuff.

Your Instructor

Maureen Gillis, FCPA FCA
Maureen Gillis, FCPA FCA

FCPA, FCA

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Maureen R Gillis, FCPA FCA, is a highly sought after facilitator. She facilitates adult learning in topics related to leadership, ethics, success, and human behaviour. With formal training in adult learning and professional training in human resources management along with a designation as a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, Fellow Chartered Accountant (Canada) Maureen brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to her courses. She has taught at three universities and facilitated professional development sessions for members of professional organizations. With three decades of professional leadership experience, across sectors, she brings professional and practical insight to her courses. During her career, Maureen has also been active in volunteer roles as a coach and with organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Public Sector Accounting Board, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia, the Financial Management Institute, and the Chamber of Commerce, among others. She also served as a volunteer financial advisor for an NGO in Ghana, West Africa. Today, Maureen enjoys delivering relevant professional development courses to leaders and members of professional associations on current topics that supports their ongoing development and growth.

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