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Utah: Ethics for Utah (Course Id 1138)

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Author:

Jae K. Shim, Ph.D., CPA

Course Length:

Pages: 70 ||| Word Count: 28,701 ||| Review Questions: 12 ||| Final Exam Questions: 20

CPE Credits:

4.0

IRS Credits:

0

Price:

$39.95

Passing Score:

70%

Course Type:

Text
Utah: Ethics for Utah - a Regulatory Ethics CPE course for CPAs

Technical Designation:

Technical

Field Of Study:

Regulatory Ethics

Approved Audience:

NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry

Key Takeaways:

This course meets the ethics CPE requirement for Utah CPAs renewing their licenses, devoting 1 hour to the Utah CPA Licensing Act and 3 hours to general ethics.

  • Describes the concept of ethics, identifies causes of unethical behavior, and explains the process of ethical reasoning.
  • Reviews key provisions of Utah Statutes and Regulations governing the practice of public accountancy.
  • Uses numerous examples to help apply ethical judgment in interpreting the rules.
  • Worth 4.0 CPE credits in Regulatory Ethics as a self study text course on Utah ethics for license renewal, requiring a 20 question final exam preceded by 12 review questions (optional) and a 70% passing score.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Utah: Ethics for Utah applies a Corporate Ethical Development Model to examine the causes of unethical behavior and approaches to ethical reasoning.

This course provides a Conceptual Framework Toolkit for identifying threats and safeguards under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

Utah: Ethics for Utah addresses independence and objectivity issues, including gifts and entertainment and conflicts of interest rules for members in public practice.

Yes, Utah Ethics for Utah satisfies the four hour ethics CPE requirement as required by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (https://dopl.utah.gov/cpa/index.html). This is the edition built around the Corporate Ethical Development Model.

Utah: Ethics for Utah is a Technical self study text course in Regulatory Ethics worth 4.0 CPE credits across 70 pages. The course includes a 20 question final exam preceded by 12 review questions (optional), requiring a 70% passing score. CPEthink is approved by NASBA as a CPE sponsor and lists this course on the NASBA site as a courtesy for CPAs to search https://nasba.org.

Description:

Individuals in the accounting profession have a considerable responsibility to the general public. To gain public trust and maintain professionalism, professional conduct and ethical behavior are necessary. Adhering to ethical standards is both a professional obligation and a legal requirement.  This course is designed to meet the ethics requirements for Utah CPAs renewing their licenses, including 1 CPE hour of education on the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act and Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rules, and 3 CPE hours of ethics.

The course begins with a presentation of ethics and ethical reasoning, describing the concept of ethics, identifying the causes of unethical behavior, and explaining the process of ethical reasoning. It covers specific rules governing professional conduct, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, along with the conceptual framework approach to coping with ethical dilemmas, and a review of key provisions of Utah Statutes and Regulations governing the practice of public accountancy. Numerous examples are included to help you have a good understanding of ethical standards and apply ethical judgment in interpreting the rules.

Usage Rank:

17143

Release:

2016

Version:

1.0

Prerequisites:

None.

Experience Level:

Overview

Additional Contents:

Complete, no additional material needed.

Additional Links:

Advance Preparation:

None.

Delivery Method:

QAS Self Study

Intended Participants:

Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

Revision Date:

28-Jun-2024

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:

Utah: Ethics for Utah - a Regulatory Ethics CPE course for CPAs

Learning Objectives:

Chapter 1
Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Recognize ethical reasoning used by accountants

Chapter 2
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Identify the different parts of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
  • Recognize the core principles within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
  • Identify the steps within the conceptual framework approach
  • Recognize independence and objectivity issues
  • Identify ethical standards and violations

Chapter 3
Utah Statutes and Rules

After studying this chapter you will be able to:
  • Recognize the key provisions of the Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act
  • Recognize various Utah Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Rules

Course Contents:

Chapter 1:   Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Learning Objectives

Ethics Concept

Morals and Ethics

Legal, Ethical, and Moral

Causes of Unethical Behavior

Reasoning and Dilemmas

Approaches to Ethical Behavior

Corporate Ethical Development Model

Chapter 1 Review Questions

Chapter 2:   AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

Learning Objectives

Applicability and Structure

Fundamental Principles

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

Conceptual Framework Approach

Conceptual  Framework Toolkit

Ethical Conflicts

Rules for Members in Public Practice

Integrity and Objectivity Rule

Conflicts of Interest

Gifts and Entertainment

Preparing and Reporting Information

Client Advocacy

Use of a Third-Party Service Provider

Responding to Noncompliance with Laws and Regulations

Chapter 2 Review Questions - Section 1

Independence

Conceptual Framework Approach

Unpaid Fees

Financial Interests

Loans and Leases

Business Relationships

Family Relationships

Current Employment or Association with an Attest Client

Former Employment or Association with Attest Client

Considering or Subsequent Employment or Association with Attest Client

Actual or Threatened Litigation

Nonattest Services

Breach of an Independence

General Standards

Compliance with Standards

Accounting Principle

Acts Discreditable

Fees and Other Types of Remuneration

Contingent Fees

Commissions and Referral Fees

Advertising and Other Forms of Solicitation

False, Misleading, or Deceptive Act

Use of the CPA Credential

Confidential Information

Form of Organization and Name Rule

Partner Designation

Firm Name

Rules for Members in Business

Chapter 2 Review Questions - Section 2

Chapter 3:   Utah Statutes and Rules

Learning Objectives

Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act

Licensing

License Denial and Discipline

Unlawful Conduct

Unprofessional Conduct

Ownership of Records

Privity

Utah Administrative Code

Renewal Requirements - Peer Review

Continuing Professional Education

Reinstatement of Licenses

Unprofessional Conduct

Chapter 3 Review Questions

Glossary

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