Navigate complex ethical dilemmas with confidence. This course equips CPAs with practical frameworks and real-world case studies to uphold integrity and make sound judgments.
Welcome to "Ethics, What Would You Do?", an engaging and practical course designed to challenge your moral compass and sharpen your professional judgment. Taught by Stephen Priddle, a seasoned CFO and experienced ethics instructor, this session moves beyond the dry recitation of rules to explore the complex, gray areas where real ethical battles are fought. Through a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and hard-hitting scenarios, this course asks the difficult question: when the pressure is on, how will you respond?
This course is structured around a series of mini-cases and a comprehensive, in-depth case study that mirrors the messy reality of the real world. You will explore a wide variety of topics, ranging from internal reporting pressures and tax consulting loopholes to the unique challenges of the charitable sector. The goal is to inspire CPAs and financial professionals to move beyond the minimum standards of conduct and cultivate true professional character.
Key topics covered in this course include:
Whether you are in public practice, industry, or the non-profit sector, this course provides the tools you need to recognize red flags and make decisions that align with your values. Join us to develop the skills necessary to navigate ethical minefields and ensure that your professional integrity remains intact.
Stephen Priddle, CPA, CA, CMA is the President and Founder of Practical PD, Courses for Accountants. Stephen is also the Vice-President, Finance & CFO of Fidus Analytics Inc. In addition, he is a Board member, co-owner and Corporate Secretary of the SureWx group of companies, a global aviation business, which he was the CFO for 12 years previously. An engaging and experienced instructor, Stephen Priddle weaves practical tips together with stories from his business experience and input from participants. Seasoning the mix with a dose of accounting humour, he serves up useful and dynamic courses which have been attended by over 36,000. When speaking, he is candid about errors he has made in his career and the lessons that can be learned from them. Someone said: “humans are hard-wired to learn from stories” – Stephen is in part a business/accounting storyteller, who draws out the lessons from the stories. Stephen’s teaching experience includes presenting courses for over 70 accounting bodies and organizations in Canada and abroad. He has been a Session Leader in the CPA Professional Education Program, and has taught at the University of Toronto and Carleton University. He has moderated in the legacy CA, CMA and CGA program. Stephen is a prolific author. His published business, accounting and finance cases are used by many organizations. Stephen has nearly 40 years of varied business experience. After working with KPMG for five years, he moved into industry, where he has worked for public and private companies. He has gained a wide range of experience in financial reporting, treasury management, merger & acquisition and other business matters. Through his courses, he interacts with hundreds of financial leaders a year and thus stays on the leading edge in terms of best practices and hot topics. Stephen obtained his CPA, CA and CMA designations following graduation from Carleton University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree, accounting major.
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