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2026 Virginia-Approved General Business Ethics
This Virginia-approved ethics course explores the principles, pressures, and professional obligations that shape ethical decision-making in business today. It covers integrity, organizational culture, AI and data-related concerns, and practical frameworks for navigating ethical dilemmas with sound judgment.
$98.00
Webcasts are available for viewing Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm ET,
and Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 6pm ET.
Without FlexCast, you must start with enough time to finish. (1 Hr/Credit)
Secure Transaction CPE Credits
2 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Level
Basic
Format
Webcast
Course Description
This Virginia-approved General Business Ethics CPE course examines the principles that support ethical decision-making in today’s business environment, with a practical emphasis on integrity, accountability, and professional judgment. Drawing from moral philosophy, business ethics, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Jennifer Louis connects foundational concepts to the real-world pressures accountants and business professionals face, including conflicts of interest, misleading reporting, workplace culture, data privacy, AI-related risks, and the ethical consequences of rationalization.
This Virginia ethics CPE webcast also explores how ethical behavior is shaped by leadership, internal controls, organizational culture, and individual character. Through current examples and decision-making frameworks, participants will consider how to recognize ethical dilemmas, evaluate alternatives, apply professional obligations, and respond appropriately when ethical conflicts arise.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the foundational concepts and character traits that support ethical behavior in a business environment.
- Identify common ethical dilemmas involving governance, data privacy, technology, artificial intelligence, and organizational conduct.
- Distinguish between rationalizations for unethical behavior and principles that reinforce integrity and accountability.
- Apply decision-making frameworks to evaluate ethical conflicts, stakeholder impact, and alternative courses of action.
- Recall the role of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and related responsibilities in supporting the public trust.
Course Specifics
WC1426472431
April 8, 2026
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Compliance Information
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
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003 she founded Emergent Solutions Group, which is dedicated to meeting organization’s professional training needs on a project or part-time basis. Jennifer serves a wide variety of clients, including public accounting firms, state CPA societies, private industry corporations, and public sector agencies.Previously Jennifer served as the Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education for three years. Prior to that, Jennifer was Executive Vice President/Director of …
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