Author : | Peter Ilas, FCCA, Finance Transformation Expert, Author, and Strategic Advisor |
Course Length : | Pages: 14 ||| Review Questions: 13 ||| Final Exam Questions: 15 |
CPE Credits : | 3.0 |
IRS Credits : | 0 |
Price : | $44.95 |
Passing Score : | 70% |
Course Type: | Video - NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Technical Designation: | Technical |
Primary Subject-Field Of Study: | Regulatory Ethics - Regulatory Ethics for Course Id 2559 |
Description : |
Welcome to “Financial Reporting Ethics: Tools & Mastery, Part 1”---your gateway to mastering the practical side of ethical financial reporting. This course doesn’t just teach ethics; it empowers you with practical tools and clear, step-by-step frameworks you’ll use immediately to make confident decisions in complex, real-world situations. You’ll learn how to quickly spot subtle ethical risks, especially around revenue recognition, and proactively respond using structured, actionable methods. Additionally, we specifically address how to recognize and manage intense pressures---such as last-minute demands from senior leadership or meeting targets---and demonstrate exactly how to handle these tough scenarios ethically through a realistic case study. By exploring actual cases like Under Armour’s revenue acceleration, you’ll see firsthand how ethical lapses occur, and how proactive vigilance protects your career and your organization. Unique to this course are five downloadable resources designed specifically for finance professionals:
Mastering financial reporting ethics isn’t just about compliance, it’s about building trust, enhancing your professional credibility, and protecting your organization’s reputation. Join us to strengthen your ethical foundation and elevate your role as a principled financial leader. |
Usage Rank : | 20030 |
Release : | 2025 |
Version : | 1.0 |
Prerequisites : | None. |
Experience Level : | Overview |
Additional Contents : | Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links : |
Ethics in Finance: How It Affects Professionals
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Advance Preparation : | None. |
Delivery Method : | QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants : | Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date : | 18-Jun-2025 |
NASBA Course Declaration : | Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
Approved Audience : | Video - NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry - 2559 |
Keywords : | Regulatory Ethics, Financial, Reporting, Ethics, Tools, Mastery, Part 1, Video, cpe, cpa, online course, compilation |
Learning Objectives : |
Course Learning Objectives After completing this course, participants will be able to:
2. Apply structured decision-making frameworks to navigate ethical dilemmas under time pressure and leadership influence 3. Implement the five core ethical principles: integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality, and professional behavior 4. Evaluate revenue recognition practices for ethical compliance under ASC 606 and IFRS 15 5. Detect and respond to revenue recognition red flags using systematic assessment tools 6. Apply practical decision trees and checklists to strengthen ethical financial reporting processes 7. Analyze real-world cases like Under Armour to identify early warning signs of ethical lapses 8. Develop effective responses to ethical pressure from senior leadership while maintaining professional standards 9. Implement preventive measures to avoid common ethical pitfalls in financial reporting 10. Create and maintain documentation that supports ethical revenue recognition practices 11. Assess the impact of timing and performance pressure on revenue recognition decisions 12. Apply jurisdiction-specific ethical considerations while maintaining consistent global standards |
Course Contents : | Section 1 - Foundations of Ethical Financial Reporting Section 1 Review Questions Section 2 - Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Under Pressure Section 2 Review Questions Section 3 - Ethical Challenges in Revenue Recognition Section 3 Review Questions Glossary |