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Ethics for Massachusetts

4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics

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Ethics for Massachusetts

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Overview
CPE Credits

4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics

Course Description

This is an ethics course for Massachusetts covering standards of professional conduct and business practices adhered to by accountants such as CPAs in order to enhance their profession and maximize idealism, justice and fairness when dealing with the public, clients and other members of their profession. It also presents an approach –the threats and safeguards approach –to coping with ethical dilemmas. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on business ethics, new internal control requirements, and the CPA’s responsibilities are summarized. Finally, rules and regulations from the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy are presented.

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Learning Objectives

After completion of this course, you will be able to:

Chapter 1

  • Recognize ethical reasoning used by accountants.

Chapter 2

  • Identify different principles and rules of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct;
  • Identify independence and objectivity issues; and
  • Recognize ethical standards and violations.

Chapter 3

  • Recognize the key features of Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
  • Identify consulting services prohibited by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and
  • Identify the requirements of accountants as highlighted in the Massachusetts rules and regulations.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
423333511
Revision Date
June 9, 2023
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
132

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.

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