Professional Ethics: A Boeing Story (On-Demand - Sheriff Consulting)
Overview
Boeing, a global aerospace giant, has been embroiled in ethical controversies over recent years, particularly surrounding the development of the 737 MAX aircraft. The company faced allegations of prioritizing profits over safety, leading to catastrophic crashes. This course will explore Boeing's lack of critical ethical decision-making and the broader implications for corporate governance and compliance, especially relevant for CPAs.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- identify the attributes of Boeing that made them the gold standard for aerospace and airline production, and explain how these attributes contributed to Boeing's reputation for prioritizing quality over profit
- discuss the corporate culture of McDonnell Douglas and how this merger resulted in a change in philosophy and goals, prioritizing profit over quality
- list the significant Boeing incidents and tragedies since the merger, and explain their impact on the company's ethical standing
- explain the reasons why the quality of Boeing’s safety standards has deteriorated
- describe the shift in company culture and management (profit over quality) before and after the merger and how it relates to Boeing’s current issues
- identify how poor corporate governance and regulatory oversight contributed to the safety accidents at Boeing
- define psychological safety and analyze its importance in corporate settings, using the Boeing case to illustrate the consequences of a lack of psychological safety
- analyze the role of whistleblowing in the Boeing case, including its definition, the key attributes of an effective whistleblowing culture, and its relationship to psychological safety
- compare Boeing with Airbus, a company that demonstrates a commitment to culture, values, and psychological safety
- identify how Boeing serves as a lesson in maintaining the five pillars of ethics
Course Content Created: December 2024
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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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
Garth Sheriff, CPA, CIAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by Sheriff Consulting. Sheriff Consulting specializes in the design and delivery of professional and leadership skill courses for accounting and finance professionals. Their mission is to provide an engaging approach to your continuing professional development (CPD). Their online content is designed for maximum engagement using the latest developments in adult learning pedagogy and current research in technical, professional and leadership skills.
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
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 2
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- 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.
Professional Ethics: A Boeing Story (On-Demand - Sheriff Consulting)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 2
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
Boeing, a global aerospace giant, has been embroiled in ethical controversies over recent years, particularly surrounding the development of the 737 MAX aircraft. The company faced allegations of prioritizing profits over safety, leading to catastrophic crashes. This course will explore Boeing's lack of critical ethical decision-making and the broader implications for corporate governance and compliance, especially relevant for CPAs.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- identify the attributes of Boeing that made them the gold standard for aerospace and airline production, and explain how these attributes contributed to Boeing's reputation for prioritizing quality over profit
- discuss the corporate culture of McDonnell Douglas and how this merger resulted in a change in philosophy and goals, prioritizing profit over quality
- list the significant Boeing incidents and tragedies since the merger, and explain their impact on the company's ethical standing
- explain the reasons why the quality of Boeing’s safety standards has deteriorated
- describe the shift in company culture and management (profit over quality) before and after the merger and how it relates to Boeing’s current issues
- identify how poor corporate governance and regulatory oversight contributed to the safety accidents at Boeing
- define psychological safety and analyze its importance in corporate settings, using the Boeing case to illustrate the consequences of a lack of psychological safety
- analyze the role of whistleblowing in the Boeing case, including its definition, the key attributes of an effective whistleblowing culture, and its relationship to psychological safety
- compare Boeing with Airbus, a company that demonstrates a commitment to culture, values, and psychological safety
- identify how Boeing serves as a lesson in maintaining the five pillars of ethics
Course Content Created: December 2024
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
Garth Sheriff, CPA, CIAAbout This Product
On-Demand Courses by Sheriff Consulting. Sheriff Consulting specializes in the design and delivery of professional and leadership skill courses for accounting and finance professionals. Their mission is to provide an engaging approach to your continuing professional development (CPD). Their online content is designed for maximum engagement using the latest developments in adult learning pedagogy and current research in technical, professional and leadership skills.
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
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.