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Ethics at Our Core (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

Adherence to the CPA Code of Professional Conduct goes beyond a professional obligation: it constitutes a source of pride, value, and competitive distinction. While stakeholders rely on an accountant’s judgment and guidance, ethical dilemmas can create challenges in determining ways in which to implement the best course of action, especially in times of rapid change and uncertainty. This seminar helps participants to develop skills for dealing with ethical dilemmas and using appropriate decision making in their workplaces, to help organizations navigate opportunities and challenges.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The observance of ethics holds significant importance for CPAs, whose commitment to ethical conduct and protecting the public differentiates these professionals from other practitioners and establishes their role as essential business leaders. This seminar will provide participants with an opportunity to refresh and update their knowledge of the CPA Code, thus enabling accounting professionals to build competence in interpreting and applying these principles for resolving a variety of realistic situations. 

Participants will also explore current and emerging issues in organizations that call for ethical leadership. This seminar emphasizes collaboration and interactivity, as participants will engage with their peers in a variety of activities, including polling questions, small-group discussions, and/or case studies.

Applicable for

This seminar applies to CPAs at all levels of their career and in any type of organization across a wide range of industries and roles.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve ethical challenges
  • Identify key ethics trends in the Canadian and global business environments and determine several significant implications for CPAs as business leaders
  • Use the CPA Code of Professional Conduct as a resource for decision-making
  • Interpret and apply the CPA Code to resolve ethical issues when they arise
  • Apply professional judgment in determining the most appropriate action and support their decisions in relation to professional accounting codes of conduct
  • Use international accounting codes of conduct and guidance as sources of best practice in addressing ethical dilemmas

Content

  • An overview of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct across the country, with a more detailed explanation of the requirements in the specific jurisdiction
  • Current and emerging issues relevant to professional accountants, such as sustainability, use of experts, money laundering, corruption, earnings management, and tax planning
  • Collaborative multiple-choice questions and/or case studies that allow participants to work together in small groups to apply ethical decision-making in realistic scenarios using a decision-making framework

Course Content Created: August 2025

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Ken Lewchuk, CPA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
4
Ethics Hours
0.25
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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 at Our Core (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
4
Ethics Hours
0.25
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Overview

Adherence to the CPA Code of Professional Conduct goes beyond a professional obligation: it constitutes a source of pride, value, and competitive distinction. While stakeholders rely on an accountant’s judgment and guidance, ethical dilemmas can create challenges in determining ways in which to implement the best course of action, especially in times of rapid change and uncertainty. This seminar helps participants to develop skills for dealing with ethical dilemmas and using appropriate decision making in their workplaces, to help organizations navigate opportunities and challenges.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The observance of ethics holds significant importance for CPAs, whose commitment to ethical conduct and protecting the public differentiates these professionals from other practitioners and establishes their role as essential business leaders. This seminar will provide participants with an opportunity to refresh and update their knowledge of the CPA Code, thus enabling accounting professionals to build competence in interpreting and applying these principles for resolving a variety of realistic situations. 

Participants will also explore current and emerging issues in organizations that call for ethical leadership. This seminar emphasizes collaboration and interactivity, as participants will engage with their peers in a variety of activities, including polling questions, small-group discussions, and/or case studies.

Applicable for

This seminar applies to CPAs at all levels of their career and in any type of organization across a wide range of industries and roles.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve ethical challenges
  • Identify key ethics trends in the Canadian and global business environments and determine several significant implications for CPAs as business leaders
  • Use the CPA Code of Professional Conduct as a resource for decision-making
  • Interpret and apply the CPA Code to resolve ethical issues when they arise
  • Apply professional judgment in determining the most appropriate action and support their decisions in relation to professional accounting codes of conduct
  • Use international accounting codes of conduct and guidance as sources of best practice in addressing ethical dilemmas

Content

  • An overview of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct across the country, with a more detailed explanation of the requirements in the specific jurisdiction
  • Current and emerging issues relevant to professional accountants, such as sustainability, use of experts, money laundering, corruption, earnings management, and tax planning
  • Collaborative multiple-choice questions and/or case studies that allow participants to work together in small groups to apply ethical decision-making in realistic scenarios using a decision-making framework

Course Content Created: August 2025

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Ken Lewchuk, CPA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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