Ethics at Our Core (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
Overview
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.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- 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.
Content
Topics include:
- 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.
Course Content Created: September 2026
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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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, CPAAbout 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
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
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 at Our Core (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
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.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- 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.
Content
Topics include:
- 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.
Course Content Created: September 2026
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, CPAAbout 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
After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.
Course Dates & Registration
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.