The CPA's Guide To Ethical Leadership

Overview

This course provides CPAs with a thorough understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, regulations, and their evolution. It explores the historical context and development of ESG, examines materiality and standardization, and covers recent regulatory developments, including the SEC’s climate-related disclosure rules and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to navigate the evolving ESG landscape, enhancing their ability to provide informed accounting services in this dynamic field.

Highlights

• Ethics
• Leadership
• Practice Management

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives

• Determine the key principles of ethical intelligence and how they contribute to the financial health and long-term success of your accounting practice.
• Recognize the qualities of high-character team members'honesty, accountability, care, and courage'and how these traits impact team performance and client relationships.
• Identify common ethical pitfalls, including harmful "zombie" myths, and strategies to create a culture of integrity that protects your practice from financial and ethical risks.

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a self-study/on demand course offered by a 3rd party vendor and will NOT be accessible in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CalCPA. The course expires one year from the purchase date. Format = Online Self-Study.