Ethics for Colorado – 4 hrs.
This is an ethics course for Colorado CPAs covering standards of professional conduct and business practices adhered to by accountants such as CPAs in order to enhance their profession and maximize idealism, justice and fairness when dealing with the public, clients and other members of their profession. It also presents an approach –the threats and safeguards approach –to coping with ethical dilemmas. Also included are some cases of AICPA ethics violations. Chapter 3 and the appendices cover Colorado Rules of the State Board of Accountancy, the Revised Statutes and Policies adopted by the Board.
This course does not fulfill the 2 CR&R Course for new or reactivating CPAs.
Course Information
Course No. ECO04D
Format: Online pdf (99 pages). Printed book available.
Instructional Delivery Method: QAS Self-study
Prerequisites:Â None
Advance Preparation:Â None
Level: Overview
CPE Credit: 4 hrs.
Field of Study:Â Regulatory Ethics
Course expiration:Â Â You have one year from date of purchase to complete the course.
Course Revision Date: April 2021
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize ethical reasoning used by accountants.
- Identify different principles and rules of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Identify independence and objectivity issues.
- Recognize ethical standards and violations.
- Identify disciplinary actions by the Board.
- Recognize Colorado State Board licensing requirements.
- Identify different naming requirements for CPA firms.
- Recognize CPE requirements.
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