Self-Study
Accountant Ethics for Iowa
Review the AICPA Code of Professional Code while staying up to date on Iowa's state-specific ethics guidelines.
$116.00 – $136.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
The Accountant Ethics for Iowa course explores the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board rules and regulations. Particular attention is paid to the Iowa rules governing public accountants and firms, as well as the licensing provisions for registration of public accountancy. Examples are used throughout the course materials to illustrate various ethics and regulatory concepts.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the different principles contained within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Specify the different types of harassment.
- Describe the types of discreditable acts stated in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Explain the accountant’s obligations related to the release of confidential information.
- Specify the policies that may apply to the release of confidential information.
- Identify the characteristics of false or misleading promotional efforts.
- Describe the obligations of the accountant in relation to the delivery of records to a client.
- Specify the obligations of the accountant in regard to conflicts of interest.
- Describe the different types of threats to an accountant’s ability to comply with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Specify the renewal requirements for an Iowa CPA license.
- Explain the requirements for a firm permit in Iowa.
- Recall the reporting requirements from a CPA firm to the Iowa Board.
- Specify the peer review requirements imposed on CPA firms in Iowa.
- State the outcomes associated with the suspension of an Iowa CPA’s license.
- Specify the activities in which only an Iowa CPA can engage.
- Identify the designations and titles reserved for Iowa CPAs.
- Recall the requirements associated with contingent fees in Iowa.
- State the circumstances under which confidential client information can and cannot be disclosed.
Course Specifics
SS424367416
July 10, 2025
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Compliance Information
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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