Professional Ethics for Pennsylvania Ethics

Course Description:

This 4-hour course is designed to meet the 4-hour professional ethics CPE requirement for Pennsylvania CPAs.  It provides an overview of ethical thought along with the core values of the CPA profession and the application of these values to ethical reasoning.  The applicable rules promulgated under the Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy Regulations found in Title 49, Chapter 11 of the Pennsylvania Code are covered in detail.  The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is also covered in detail.  Case studies are utilized throughout the course to emphasize material.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize ethics from an overall and professional perspective
• Recognize the ethical standards contained in the Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy rules
• Recognize the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct