CPA’s and internal auditors face with complex decisions on a daily basis without realizing many of them are actually ethical dilemmas. Although values and ethical issues pervade all social studies, this course provides attendees with an opportunity to study these issues in greater depth. This course will provide attendees with a basic understanding of their ethical obligations as auditors, as well as dive into current and hot topics. Topics discussed include:

• Review of the latest Global Business Ethics Survey, which highlights pressure in the workplace and key trends
• Understanding and confronting the root causes of misconduct
• Discuss one of the key misconduct categories that continues to statistically worsen (sexual harassment)

Auditors who would like to understand and learn to apply ethics and learn about current ethical dilemmas (NASBA Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics)

• Understand the basic definition of ethics, how to apply it and the difference between ethics and morals
• Learn more about the ethical dilemmas we face in the workplace and how to handle them
• Discuss key trends and risks in the industry today