Regulatory Ethics: Professional Considerations in the Modern World (Video) (Course Id 2169)

• Who is this course for?
  This course is intended for anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), particularly CPAs and accounting professionals seeking to meet regulatory ethics requirements.

• What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
  The course addresses current ethical challenges faced by professionals, focusing on regulatory standards, ethical duties, and best practices in a modern work environment, including remote work and data privacy.

• How can the knowledge from this course be used?
  Learners can apply the course knowledge to recognize and adhere to regulatory ethics standards, understand jurisdictional differences, maintain client confidentiality, and implement best practices for remote work settings.

• Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or IRS Enrolled Agent?
  It ensures these professionals remain compliant with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards, helping safeguard client data and uphold professional responsibilities across various jurisdictions.

• When is this course relevant or timely?
  With the increasing complexity of ethical issues and the rise of remote work, this course is particularly timely in helping professionals navigate evolving privacy laws and modern work challenges.

• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  The course is delivered as a video-based QAS self-study module, requiring no prerequisites or advance preparation, and is completed by passing a final exam with at least a 70% score.

This comprehensive regulatory ethics course is designed for practitioners in today’s fast pace world.  We’ll begin with a discussion of ethics trends followed by a practical review of regulatory bodies and standards practitioners must adhere to.  The second half of this course is devoted to the “remote office”.  Specifically, we’ll cover best practices, Federal and State privacy laws, along with a detailed discussion of client information and requirements to safeguard data.

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Course Learning Objectives

1) Recall which branch of ethics is closely aligned with regulatory guidance in organizations.
2) Identify prevailing global trends in business ethics.
3) Identify key concepts practitioners should be mindful of when practicing across different jurisdictions.
4) Recall various ethical standards pronounced by select rule-making bodies.
5) Recall various threats impacting practitioner independence.
6) Identify professional duties governed by Circular 230.
7) Recall which regulatory standards apply to tax practitioners concerning confidential client records.
8) Identify which states have adopted privacy laws for business entities.
9) Recall best practices in connection with remote workers.

Chapter 1 - Regulatory Ethics: Professional Considerations in the Modern World

Chapter 1 Review Questions

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