Massachusetts CPA Ethics – 4 hours
This is an ethics course for Massachusetts 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. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on business ethics, new internal control requirements, and the CPA’s responsibilities are summarized. Finally, rules and regulations from the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy are presented.
Course Information
Price: $39
Course No. EMA04
Format: Online pdf (119 pages). Printed book available.
Instructional Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Level: Overview
CPE Credit: 4 hrs.
Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics
Course expiration: You have one year from date of purchase to complete the course.
Course Revision Date: April 2023
Objectives
After completing this course, you will 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.
• Recognize key features of the Sarbanes-Oxley act.
• Identify consulting services prohibited by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Identify the requirements of accountants as highlighted in the Massachusetts rules and regulations.
