Financial Reporting Ethics: Tools and Mastery, Part 2 (Video) (Course Id 2560)

Welcome to Financial Reporting Ethics: Tools & Mastery, Part 2. While this course builds upon concepts from Part 1 (ethical foundations, under pressure situations, revenue recognition), it is designed as a standalone module that can be taken independently. Part 2 advances your expertise by tackling the ethical challenges inherent in accounting estimates, provisions, and fair value measurement. Mastering ethical judgment is crucial for reliable reporting all the way to the bottom line. 

You will learn to identify and navigate the subtle and overt pressures that can bias judgment in these complex areas. The course provides practical tools and techniques to recognize and address red flags in estimates, ensuring they are anchored in evidence, not manipulation. We delve into real-world failures like Carillion and Wirecard, analyzing how ethical breakdowns in estimates and oversight can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Furthermore, the course explores the foundational role of governance, robust internal controls, and ethical leadership in fostering a culture of integrity. We examine global ethical landscapes, comparing expectations and navigating potential conflicts across major accounting frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS) and professional codes.

This course provides uniquely practical support through five downloadable tools you can immediately apply:

• Bullet-Proof Ethical Reporting Checklist
• Estimates Red-Flag Quick Guide and Your Action
• Go International – Framework Emphasis by Jurisdiction
• Under Pressure? – Rapid Decision Tree
• Revenue Recognition Red-Flag Quick Guide and Your Action

Mastering financial reporting ethics isn’t simply about avoiding mistakes—it’s about establishing yourself as an ethical leader, building sustainable trust, and positively influencing the broader financial ecosystem. Join us as you transform ethical complexity into clear, confident actions.

Video - NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry - 2560

Course Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to: 1. Apply professional judgment in accounting estimates while maintaining ethical standards and avoiding bias
2. Evaluate provisions and contingencies for compliance with ASC 450/IAS 37 while resisting pressure to manipulate earnings
3. Identify and address ethical risks in fair value measurements and impairment testing
4. Analyze management assumptions in financial statements for potential bias or manipulation
5. Apply governance frameworks to strengthen ethical financial reporting practices
6. Evaluate organizational culture and its impact on ethical decision-making in finance
7. Navigate cross-border ethical considerations in international financial reporting
8. Implement preventive measures against financial statement manipulation based on lessons from cases like Wirecard
9. Design and maintain ethical reporting processes that work across different regulatory frameworks

Section 1 - Ethics Beyond Accounting Estimates and Judgment

Section 1 Review Questions

Section 2 - Governance + Controls + Accountability = Ethical Environment

Section 2 Review Questions

Section 3 - Go International and Sustainable Ethical Practice

Section 3 Review Questions

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