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K2’s Ethics and Technology

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Live Virtual Seminar

4.00 Credits

Member Price $155.00

Price will increase by $50 on 6/7

Non-Member Price $215.00

Price will increase by $50 on 6/7

Overview

Ethics issues in the field of technology continue to increase. Examples include software licensing, copyright issues, fraud, work-life balance, and a growing digital divide. Participate in this session to learn more about ethical challenges related to technology.

Highlights

  • Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws
  • Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses
  • Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs who desire a deeper understanding of critical ethical issues facing accountants today

Objectives

  • Distinguish between morals and ethics
  • Define “technoethics” and identify examples of business ethics issues and how they are affected by technology
  • Recognize the influence of ethics requirements in Codes of Conduct
  • List at least five examples of potential ethical issues associated with leading technologies today

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Brian Tankersley, K2 Enterprises LLC

Brian Tankersley is a CPA and consultant based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses on auditing and technology for the American Institute of CPAs and K2 Enterprises, and is a senior faculty member with Becker Professional Review. Brian writes and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (http://blog.bftcpa.com). Tankersley’s areas of practice include accounting systems, taxation, IT consulting, and general business consulting. Prior to forming his own firm Brian practiced in public accounting with both international and local firms, as well as industry. His financial experience includes accounting & auditing, accounting system implementations, tax returns, financial analysis, inventory costing, and audits of public and private companies. Brian’s non-financial experience includes retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industry experience, technology strategy, technology management, systems implementation, technical training and documentation. Brian is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Technology Professional, and has bachelors degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Tankersley has served on numerous board of directors and in leadership roles for both his church and in professional organizations. Brian is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Information Technology Section of the American Institute of CPAs. He has also served as an officer and director for numerous area community and professional organizations. Brian, his wife Janette, and their four year old son make their home in Farragut, Tennessee. Entered 06/28/2006

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Non-Member Price $215.00

Member Price $155.00