
QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Description
Most professionals want to do the ‘right thing,’ but sometimes the correct course of action is not as obvious as we’d like it to be. Understanding the ethical standards of the accounting profession is key in practicing with integrity and avoiding ethical violations. This course will guide the CPA in understanding the ethical obligations, values, and principles of the profession and is designed to meet the professional ethics CPE requirement for Utah CPAs. This course provides a detailed study of the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act and the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rule, which are found in the Utah Code, 58-26a, and in the Utah Administrative Code, R156-26a, respectively. Participants will be provided with an overview of ethical thought, along with the core values of the CPA profession, and will be guided through the application of these values to ethical reasoning and dilemmas in consideration of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Case studies are utilized throughout the course to emphasize subject matter. This course is certain to give you the insight needed to guide your practice with integrity using ethical standards of the profession.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define ethics from an overall and professional perspective.
- Recognize the ethical standards contained in the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act and the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rules.
- Recognize the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Apply the relevant ethical standards to case study scenarios.
Course Specifics
Course ID 4170643 |
Revision Date August 16, 2022 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
Course Instructor

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 …
Ethics and Professional Conduct for Utah CPAs

CPE CREDITS
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
$116.00 – $136.00

QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Description
Most professionals want to do the ‘right thing,’ but sometimes the correct course of action is not as obvious as we’d like it to be. Understanding the ethical standards of the accounting profession is key in practicing with integrity and avoiding ethical violations. This course will guide the CPA in understanding the ethical obligations, values, and principles of the profession and is designed to meet the professional ethics CPE requirement for Utah CPAs. This course provides a detailed study of the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act and the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rule, which are found in the Utah Code, 58-26a, and in the Utah Administrative Code, R156-26a, respectively. Participants will be provided with an overview of ethical thought, along with the core values of the CPA profession, and will be guided through the application of these values to ethical reasoning and dilemmas in consideration of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Case studies are utilized throughout the course to emphasize subject matter. This course is certain to give you the insight needed to guide your practice with integrity using ethical standards of the profession.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define ethics from an overall and professional perspective.
- Recognize the ethical standards contained in the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act and the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rules.
- Recognize the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Apply the relevant ethical standards to case study scenarios.
Course Specifics
Course ID 4170643 |
Revision Date August 16, 2022 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
Course Instructor

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 …
Ethics and Professional Conduct for Utah CPAs

CPE CREDITS
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
$116.00 – $136.00