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Author: |
Joseph P Helstrom, CPA |
Course Length: |
Pages: 28 ||| Word Count: 17,391 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10 |
CPE Credits: |
2.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$19.95 |
Passing Score: |
70% |
Course Type: |
Text |
Technical Designation: |
Technical |
Field Of Study: |
Regulatory Ethics |
Approved Audience: |
NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Key Takeaways: |
This course meets the 2 hour ethics CPE requirement for Kansas CPAs, covering ethical thought and the core values of the CPA profession.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
This 2-hour course is designed to meet the 2-hour Ethics CPE requirement for Kansas CPAs. It provides an overview of ethical thought along with the core values of the CPA profession. The code of professional conduct regulations promulgated under Article 5 of the Kansas Accountancy Regulations 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. |
Usage Rank: |
24286 |
Release: |
2018 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
Internal: Regulatory Ethics CPE Courses For CPAs
Internal: South Carolina Regulatory Ethics
External: Kansas Board of Accountancy - Article 5 Code of Professional Conduct (PDF)
External: Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
12-Nov-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. |
Keywords: |
Kansas: Kansas Professional Ethics - CPE course for CPAs |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - Kansas Professional Ethics Ethics Background Morals What is Ethics? The Relationship of Morals and Ethics Professional Ethics Legal versus Ethical Why Should We Study Professional Ethics? Accounting Ethics Ethical Core Foundations for CPAs Ethical Dilemmas Review Question Kansas Accountancy Regulations, Article 5 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Part I.--DEFINITIONS, INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY AND OBJECTIVITY, COMMISSIONS AND REFERRAL FEES, CONTINGENT FEES Part II - GENERAL STANDARDS, COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS, ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES Part III.--RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS Part IV.--OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRACTICES Case Study - Integrity and Objectivity Case Study – Contingent fees Case Study – Advertising and firm name Review Question The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct About the Code Preface Part 1 – Members in Public Practice Rule 1.100 Integrity and Objectivity Case Study – Married Tax Clients Divorcing 1.130 Preparing and Reporting Information 1.180 – Responding to Noncompliance with Laws and Regulations 1.200 - Independence Review Questions Rule 1.300—General Standards Rule 1.310 Compliance with Standards Rule 1.320 Accounting Principles Rule 1.400.001 Acts Discreditable Rule 1.510.001 — Contingent Fees Rule 1.520.001—Commissions and referral fees Rule 1.600.001 —Advertising and other forms of solicitation 1.700.001— Confidential client information rule 1.800.001—Form of organization and name rule Review Questions Part 2 – Members in Business 2.100.001 – Integrity and Objectivity Rule 2.130.030 Obligation of a Member to His or Her Employer’s External Accountant 2.170.010 – Pressure to Breach the Rules 2.180.010 Responding to Noncompliance With Laws and Regulations 2.300.001 — General standards rule 2.310.001—Compliance with standards rule 2.320.001—Accounting principles rule Case Study - The Company with Excess Reserves 2.400.001 Acts Discreditable Rule 2.400.070 Confidential Information from employment or volunteer activities Part 3 – Other Members 3.400.001 - Acts discreditable rule 3.400.070 Confidential Information from employment or volunteer activities Glossary |
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