Ethics Lessons Learned from Lifelong Hearing Loss.
This unique and thought-provoking training program explores the ethical and societal implications of living with lifelong hearing loss and sheds light on the importance of empathy, communication, and accessibility in our diverse and inclusive society.
Drawing from a personal journey of living with a "5-second delay" in hearing, the course connects these experiences to a professional code of ethics. You'll learn how the core principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency are not just abstract concepts, but vital guideposts for interacting ethically and inclusively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders who have differences.
Key learning outcomes include:
Move beyond compliance and discover tangible ways to champion ethical conduct, build trust, and become a proactive ally for everyone in your professional orbit.
Audit Smarter, not Harder - with Elizabeth and Audie the Internal Otteror!
Elizabeth McDowell, CPA, CIA has over 20 years of audit experience and is the founder of Audit Forward, an innovative internal audit consulting and training firm. Elizabeth is passionate about advancing and advocating for the internal audit profession and was recognized as one of the 2023 Internal Audit Beacons by Richard Chambers. Elizabeth makes auditing and training fun (no, really!) with the help of her mascot, Audie the Internal Otteror. Elizabeth’s most recent industry experience was at Achieve, where she was Sr. Director, Audit Strategy; prior to that, she held internal audit leadership roles at Elevations Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Xcel Energy after first starting her career at Ernst & Young.
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