Ethics for Government and Non-profit Organizations (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
Overview
Participants will explore ethical responsibilities and decision-making for CPAs working in Canadian government and non-profit environments, with a focus on stewardship, accountability, and applying the CPA Code of Professional Conduct in complex, real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes navigating legal and institutional constraints, documenting professional judgment, and responding effectively to ethical pressures in hierarchical and publicly accountable settings.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the ethical responsibilities of CPAs working in government, Crown corporations, and publicly funded organizations.
- Identify the legal, policy, and institutional constraints that shape ethical decision-making in the public sector.
- Apply the CPA Code of Professional Conduct to common ethical dilemmas in government and non-profit contexts.
- Distinguish between political direction, managerial pressure, and professional responsibility.
- Use a structured decision-making framework to analyze issues, document professional judgment, and determine appropriate actions.
Content
Topics include:
- The ethical environment of Canadian public service: public interest, stewardship, and accountability.
- Legal and policy frameworks affecting decision making, including statutory authority, procurement, and oversight mechanisms.
- Ethical risks in public sector activities such as procurement, grants, emergency spending, and reporting.
- Application of structured ethical decision-making frameworks under real world pressures.
- Professional courage, accountability, and strategies for raising concerns within hierarchical organizations.
Course Content Created: October 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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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
Doris Good, CPA, CMA, MBAJeff Price, CPA, CGA
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
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 for Government and Non-profit Organizations (On-Demand - CPA PRO)
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
Participants will explore ethical responsibilities and decision-making for CPAs working in Canadian government and non-profit environments, with a focus on stewardship, accountability, and applying the CPA Code of Professional Conduct in complex, real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes navigating legal and institutional constraints, documenting professional judgment, and responding effectively to ethical pressures in hierarchical and publicly accountable settings.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the ethical responsibilities of CPAs working in government, Crown corporations, and publicly funded organizations.
- Identify the legal, policy, and institutional constraints that shape ethical decision-making in the public sector.
- Apply the CPA Code of Professional Conduct to common ethical dilemmas in government and non-profit contexts.
- Distinguish between political direction, managerial pressure, and professional responsibility.
- Use a structured decision-making framework to analyze issues, document professional judgment, and determine appropriate actions.
Content
Topics include:
- The ethical environment of Canadian public service: public interest, stewardship, and accountability.
- Legal and policy frameworks affecting decision making, including statutory authority, procurement, and oversight mechanisms.
- Ethical risks in public sector activities such as procurement, grants, emergency spending, and reporting.
- Application of structured ethical decision-making frameworks under real world pressures.
- Professional courage, accountability, and strategies for raising concerns within hierarchical organizations.
Course Content Created: October 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
Doris Good, CPA, CMA, MBAJeff Price, CPA, CGA
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
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.