Whistleblowers in the Corporate World - Roles, Risks, and Protections
Author: Kelen Camehl
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
This course provides an overview of whistleblowing in the corporate environment, focusing on the roles, risks, and protections associated with whistleblowers. It explores the legal frameworks that protect whistleblowers, including key U.S. regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, and the False Claims Act. The course further examines the whistleblowing process, common challenges faced by whistleblowers, and best practices companies can put in place to support whistleblowers.
Publication Date: January 2026
Topics Covered
- Whistleblowers & Their Roles
- Legal Protections
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Dodd-Frank Act
- False Claims Act
- Whistleblowing Options
- Barriers to Whistleblowing
- Best Practices to Support Whistleblowers
Learning Objectives
- Identify key legal protections for whistleblowers, including SOX, Dodd-Frank, and the FCA
- Recognize the role of whistleblowers in addressing corporate misconduct
- Describe steps in the whistleblowing process and reporting channels
- Distinguish between the risks and challenges whistleblowers face
- Determine incentives available to encourage whistleblowing
- Select best practices for supporting and protecting whistleblowers
Level
Overview
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Regulatory Ethics (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
