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Ethics and Professional Conduct for California CPAs

Essential course on ethical standards and state regulations governing California CPAs. Learn to navigate real-world ethical challenges with confidence and integrity.

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$116.00 – $136.00

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CPE Credits

4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study

Course Description

This California ethics CPE course is designed to meet the four-hour ethics CPE requirement for California CPAs. It provides an overview of ethical thought, covering the core values of the CPA profession and the application of these values to ethical reasoning. Covered in detail are applicable rules and statutes promulgated by the California Board of Accountancy, the California Accountancy Act, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Case studies are utilized throughout the ethics CPE course to highlight important issues.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Define ethics from an overall and professional perspective
  • Describe the ethical standards contained in the California Accountancy Act
  • Describe the ethical standards contained in the California Board of Accountancy Regulations
  • Describe the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
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Course Specifics

Course ID
4160626
Revision Date
March 10, 2025
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
112

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

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Patricia McCarthy, MBA

Patricia McCarthy, MBA, is a partner at CFO Resources LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. Her focus is on Microsoft products, particularly Excel, and how to use these programs effectively in business. She’s also certified as an MOS expert in Excel. Patricia has been in software training for over 20 years, and her client list includes the Indiana CPA Society, which awarded her its Outstanding Discussion Leader award. She has been a contributor to the Journal of Accountancy and has published articles in several CPA society magazines, including societies in Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. Patricia is a …

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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 …

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