Author : | Peter Ilas, FCCA, Finance Transformation Expert, Author, and Strategic Advisor |
Course Length : | Pages: 15 ||| Review Questions: 16 ||| 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 2560 |
Description : |
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:
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. |
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 : | 20-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 - 2560 |
Keywords : | Regulatory Ethics, Financial, Reporting, Ethics, Tools, Mastery, Part 2, Video, cpe, cpa, online course, compilation |
Learning Objectives : |
Course Learning Objectives After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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 |
Course Contents : | 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 Glossary |