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Ethics for Accountants:
Are we really ethical?

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Understanding the ethical standards accountants are held to and what they really mean in practice

APES 110 Code of Ethics in practice
Interaction with the Code of Conduct
What does ethics really mean to accountants?

A Live Instructor Led Webinar

The Ethics for Accountants webinar explores the Accountants Code of Ethics, the application of the Code in practice, and its interaction with the Tax Practitioners Board Code of Professional Conduct.

The accounting profession has one of the highest trust ratings of all professions and the ethos of those that practice within it is to protect the client. So, who needs a Code of Ethics, right?

The 1 January 2022 update to APES 110 Code of Ethics for professional accountants, introduced the concept of the “mindset expected of professional accountants” including an “inquiring mind”. But what does that really mean in practice and are we fulfilling the obligations set down by the Code?

The Code questions what it means to be a professional and that definition extends well beyond doing what we perceive to be right by clients.

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Total 1.25 CPD Hours

Details

Recorded: 21 November 2022

Knowledge Shop accredited for 1.25 CPD hours (022455)

  • 1.25 Professionalism & ethics

Terms & conditions: All registrations to Knowledge Shop events are subject to our terms and conditions which include a cancellation policy. No refunds are provided for cancellations received 1 day prior to the webinar. No credits are available less than 2 hours prior to the event under any circumstances.

*Office Registrations. Maximum 15 participants per firm (must have same email domain). The PD points for all attendees will be recognised and links will be provided to all attendees.

What we cover

Join us as we launch into the typical moral and professional dilemma’s accountants typically face, the framework for identifying and resolving those dilemmas, and the safeguards within the standards.

What's included?

  • 1 x 1.25 hour (est.) webinar
  • 3 month access to Q&A embedded webinar recording
  • Reference notes
  • Why a Code of Ethics in a profession that is highly trusted?
  • The obligations of the Code of Ethics and what they mean in practice
  • Interaction with the Code of Professional Conduct
  • The NOCLAR rules (non-compliance with laws and regulations)
  • Identifying and managing conflicts of interest – what you can and can’t do
  • Ethical frameworks for resolving dilemmas
  • Understanding bias and its implications on ethical decision making

Our presenter

Professionalism and Governance Specialist, Knowledge Shop

Conrad Gilbert

Conrad GilbertConrad works with the profession to navigate the practical impact of change on advisers, their practices, and their clients. He has over 30 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry, working across insurance and financial planning. Before joining Knowledge Shop, he held senior executive roles with national financial planning networks.

In addition to his work with Knowledge Shop, Conrad is currently completing a PhD in Finance and Financial Planning at Griffith University. He holds an MBA from the University of Qld, a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University and a Diploma of Financial Planning from Deakin University.