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Ethics and the Changing Role of Corporations in Society (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Overview
This comprehensive course examines how the role of the corporate sector has changed – from a shareholder centric business model to a multistakeholder business model.
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Course Description
The course provides CPAs and others with an in-depth understanding of why ethical practices are fundamental to the success of any organization today – regardless of the industry, type or size of the organization. It describes how individual employees, teams, and corporations can navigate complex and challenging situations using an ethical mindset. Using plenty of real-life examples and several case studies, the course will demonstrate that there is a return on investment from ethical business practices, and that our standards and expectations for business ethics are rising, and rightly so.
Applicable for
This course is ideal for CPAs, finance and accounting professionals, managers, and business leaders who want to strengthen their ethical decision making skills, understand the shift toward stakeholder driven business, and confidently navigate emerging issues such as AI, ESG, and social impact in today’s evolving corporate environment.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the implications of the 4th industrial revolution
- Learn key returns on investment from ethical business practices
- Learn what an organization's biggest asset is and how to protect it
- Identify important do's and don'ts from real life case studies
- Identify the steps to take when handling an ethical dilemma
- Identify key ethical considerations when dealing with a crisis situation
Content
- Global corporate scandals and lessons learned
- Balancing profit and purpose
- The 4th Industrial revolution and its impact
- How business ethics is different from the law
- The return on investment from ethical business practices
- Importance of employees
- 6-step framework for ethical decision making
- Mini ethical dilemma case studies
- Crisis response ideas and cases
- Emerging issues in accounting – AI, ESG
- Measuring social impact
- B Corp Certification
Course Dates & Registration
Dec 18, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
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Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Available
Aug 14, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Dec 2, 2025
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Jul 11, 2025
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Nov 29, 2024
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Interested in similar content?
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Ethics
Ethics and the Changing Role of Corporations in Society (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 5
- Credits
Overview
This comprehensive course examines how the role of the corporate sector has changed – from a shareholder centric business model to a multistakeholder business model.
|
|
Course Description
The course provides CPAs and others with an in-depth understanding of why ethical practices are fundamental to the success of any organization today – regardless of the industry, type or size of the organization. It describes how individual employees, teams, and corporations can navigate complex and challenging situations using an ethical mindset. Using plenty of real-life examples and several case studies, the course will demonstrate that there is a return on investment from ethical business practices, and that our standards and expectations for business ethics are rising, and rightly so.
Applicable for
This course is ideal for CPAs, finance and accounting professionals, managers, and business leaders who want to strengthen their ethical decision making skills, understand the shift toward stakeholder driven business, and confidently navigate emerging issues such as AI, ESG, and social impact in today’s evolving corporate environment.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the implications of the 4th industrial revolution
- Learn key returns on investment from ethical business practices
- Learn what an organization's biggest asset is and how to protect it
- Identify important do's and don'ts from real life case studies
- Identify the steps to take when handling an ethical dilemma
- Identify key ethical considerations when dealing with a crisis situation
Content
- Global corporate scandals and lessons learned
- Balancing profit and purpose
- The 4th Industrial revolution and its impact
- How business ethics is different from the law
- The return on investment from ethical business practices
- Importance of employees
- 6-step framework for ethical decision making
- Mini ethical dilemma case studies
- Crisis response ideas and cases
- Emerging issues in accounting – AI, ESG
- Measuring social impact
- B Corp Certification
Course Dates & Registration
Dec 18, 2026
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Available
Aug 14, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Dec 2, 2025
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Jul 11, 2025
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Nov 29, 2024
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Online Virtual
Arun Mathur
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, is the owner and lead instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge. He has over 40 years experience as a professional accountant, trainer, board member and community leader. He has presented to thousands of accounting and business professionals around the world on business ethics, improving governance, ESG and related topics. He explains how operating ethically results in a return on investment to individuals and to businesses. In 2018, he was awarded the FCPA designation from CPA Ontario. This fellowship is a recognition as a leader in the profession. He hopes to inspire the next generation of professional accountants to achieve fulfilling careers that create a positive impact in our society.
Past
Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Interested in similar content?
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.