Professional Ethics: A Wirecard Story (On-Demand - Sheriff Consulting)
Overview
Wirecard’s story reads like a financial thriller. Once hailed as a $20 billion fintech giant, the company fabricated profits, claimed nearly $2 billion in cash that never existed, and nearly succeeded in buying Deutsche Bank. Behind the headlines were years of deception, failed oversight, and misplaced trust.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- Explain the Wirecard fraud timeline and key decision points
- Identify common ethical pitfalls (obedience to authority, groupthink, rationalization)
- Apply an ethics triage approach to high-pressure, ambiguous situations
- Strengthen professional skepticism and documentation habits
- Map red flags to practical controls and escalation paths
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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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
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
- 4
- 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 Wirecard Story (On-Demand - Sheriff Consulting)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 2
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 4
- Credits
Overview
Wirecard’s story reads like a financial thriller. Once hailed as a $20 billion fintech giant, the company fabricated profits, claimed nearly $2 billion in cash that never existed, and nearly succeeded in buying Deutsche Bank. Behind the headlines were years of deception, failed oversight, and misplaced trust.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- Explain the Wirecard fraud timeline and key decision points
- Identify common ethical pitfalls (obedience to authority, groupthink, rationalization)
- Apply an ethics triage approach to high-pressure, ambiguous situations
- Strengthen professional skepticism and documentation habits
- Map red flags to practical controls and escalation paths
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
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.