Reporting Illegal & Unethical Acts
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Instructor: Robert K Minniti
| Begin Time: |
11:00am Pacific Time
12:00pm Mountain Time
1:00pm Central Time
2:00pm Eastern Time |
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
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This course provides professionals with a practical, structured framework for identifying, evaluating, and reporting illegal or unethical acts in the workplace. Participants will learn how to navigate reporting obligations under professional standards, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and applicable laws—while maintaining confidentiality, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
Through real‑world examples, and decision‑making tools, this program explores how to recognize ethical red flags, determine appropriate reporting channels, manage escalation decisions, and protect oneself from retaliation. The course also covers ethical frameworks, legal considerations, and best practices for documenting concerns to support compliant and defensible reporting.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals who may encounter or be responsible for reporting illegal, unethical, or improper activity within their organizations
Topics Covered
- Ethical frameworks and theories relevant to reporting misconduct
- Professional standards governing illegal and unethical acts (GAAS, ethics codes, regulatory rules)
- Evaluating red flags, misconduct indicators, and ethical dilemmas
- Determining reporting obligations and proper escalation pathways
- Confidentiality, whistleblower protections, and legal considerations
- Documentation best practices for reporting and follow‑up
- Real‑world case studies of reporting failures and successes
Learning Objectives
- Identify key theories of ethical behavior and how they apply to real‑world reporting scenarios
- Apply ethical standards, principles, and regulatory guidance related to reporting illegal or unethical acts
- Analyze ethical dilemmas and determine appropriate courses of action using structured ethical frameworks
- Recognize red flags and indicators of misconduct, including fraud, abuse, conflicts of interest, and violations of law or policy
- Evaluate confidentiality considerations, whistleblower protections, and documentation requirements
- Determine appropriate reporting channels, escalation paths, and communication responsibilities under professional standards
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Regulatory Ethics (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
