Participants will strengthen their ability to interpret and apply the CPA Code of Professional Conduct in realistic workplace situations, using clear frameworks for judgment and documentation. Participants will examine current and emerging ethics challenges and practice responding through interactive cases, collaborative discussion, and decision-making exercises.

• CPAs and accounting professionals at all career stages and in any sector who want a practical, case-driven refresh on ethics.  

• Explain how the CPA Code of Professional Conduct is structured and use it as a primary resource for ethical decision-making. 
• Identify emerging ethics themes (e.g., sustainability, transformational technologies, AML/anti-corruption, tax planning) and assess their implications for professional responsibilities. 
• Apply a practical decision-making framework to analyze scenarios, evaluate options, and document rationale. 
• Interpret and apply relevant provisions of the CPA Code to resolve dilemmas, including when to seek guidance or escalate. 
• Compare Canadian requirements with international codes and recognize when global standards or best practices can inform professional judgment.  

• Orientation to professional standards: how codes of conduct are organized across provinces/territories and at the international level. 
• Fundamentals of the CPA Code: principles, definitions, rules, and guidance; characteristics of a profession; professional behavior expectations. 
• Current challenges for CPAs: sustainability reporting, transformational technologies, AML/anti-corruption, and tax planning considerations. 
• Interactive learning: collaborative multiple-choice prompts and scenario-based case studies using a decision-making framework. 
• Applying judgment: documenting decisions, communicating outcomes, and reinforcing an ethics-first culture. 

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.