Ethics for Government Accountants
Author: Robert K Minniti
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
This course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles and standards essential for government accountants. Students will examine the ethical responsibilities and challenges unique to the public sector, including issues of transparency, accountability, and integrity. The course covers key topics such as the ethical obligations under the Government Accountability Office (GAO) guidelines, the role of ethical decision-making in government financial management, and the impact of ethical lapses on public trust.
Publication Date: October 2024
Designed For
This course would be appropriate for CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, MAFFs, CIAs, CMAs, CFOs, CEOs, internal auditors, external auditors, government accountants and others interested in exploring ethics.
Topics Covered
- Ethics - Basics
- Professional Ethics
- Applying Ethics on the Job
- Ethical Decision Making Model
- Corruption
- Reporitng Unethical Acts
- Whistleblower Protections
- Retaliation Against Whistleblowers
Learning Objectives
- Explain the ethical standards and principles governing public sector accounting
- Recognize how to analyze and resolve ethical dilemmas in government financial management
- Explain how to apply ethical frameworks to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify the importance of ethical conduct in maintaining public trust and accountability
- Identify basic ethical theories
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Regulatory Ethics (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
