Ethics and Professional Conduct for Texas CPAs

Course Description

Ethics and Professional Conduct for Texas CPAs is designed to meet the four-hour ethics CPE requirement for Texas CPAs. The course overviews ethical judgment and the ethical standards of the profession, noting ethical core foundations of the CPA profession. The materials provide illustrative examples of real-life ethical dilemmas and include preventative measures to avoid ethical violations. Case studies of ethical lapses aid in applying the spirit and intent of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Rules of Professional Conduct.

Western CPE has registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE Program.

Texas Sponsor ID: 006477

Instructor

Joseph Helstrom, CPA

Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning.

After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and tax; controller; and manager of financial planning, reporting, and analysis.

Joe and his wife, Patricia McCarthy, produce self-study courses for Western CPE and have published articles in Missouri and Texas CPA society publications titled “Incorporating Excel Arrays into Your Audit Plan.”

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the definitions of morals and ethics, noting the differences between each and the role ethics play in society and professional groups.
• Note the ethical core foundations for CPAs, threats to these values, and preventative measures to avoid ethical violations.
• Use ethical reasoning to identify violations in professional dilemmas using the core values of the profession.
• Recognize the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Rules of Professional Conduct.

Choose Your Preferred Format

• Online Access
• Hard Copy
• Self-Study Video

Online Access

Get immediate access to a robust collection of learning and reference materials, allowing you to dive deep into the information you need. Our self-study materials are authored by top-quality, industry experts who focus on helping you grasp concepts quickly using real-life examples. Download your CPE to any device, and take it with you so you can learn when and wherever you want. Complete your CPE with an online exam, and enjoy instant grading with the option to print your certificate immediately upon passing.

Hard Copy

Our self-study materials are authored by top-quality, industry experts. You’ll receive a bound notebook of all the course materials, shipped to you within one business day. In addition, you’ll also have full online access. Each self-study package includes a robust collection of learning and reference materials to help you cover the information efficiently and put it into practice immediately.

Self-Study Video

Experience high-quality instruction with our Self-Study Videos, available to you 24/7. With more than 80+ videos currently in the Western CPE Self-Study Video library, you can see and hear our expert instructors deliver the information you need in a dynamic way that allows you to immediately apply your learning. Unlike a live course or webcast, you can complete the course on your own time, playing and pausing as needed. Self-Study Videos allow you to complete your CPE requirements on your own time.