Ethics and the Changing Role of Corporations in Society (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
Overview
The course will demonstrate why an ethical foundation is critical to the long-term success of a company, as well as the community and society it operates in – especially when facing an unexpected crisis. Participants will also learn about current standards and trends for combining an organization’s profit and its purpose.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the key returns on investment from ethical business practices
- explain the relationship between ethics and crisis management
- identify an organization's biggest asset is and how to protect it
- identify important do's and don'ts during crisis situations using real life case studies
- apply a framework to navigate through ethical dilemmas
- describe the relationship between profit and purpose in the corporate context
- explain ways in which in which the impact of ethical business practices can be measured
- describe the “B Corp” initiative and how Canadian companies can benefit from it
Content
- definition and brief history of ethics
- 7 returns on investment from ethical practices
- importance of employees in business ethics
- 6-step framework for ethical decision making
- global scandals, including Starbucks Coffee, Wells Fargo, Wirecard and Volkswagen
- mini ethical dilemma case studies
- crisis response ideas from an ethical viewpoint
- crisis response cases, including Taj Palace Hotel and companies during COVID-19
- Gravity Payments case study
- responsibility and impact measurement
- B Corp Certification
- connecting profit and purpose
Course Content Created: March 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 While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur.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.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by UltimQuest Knowledge. UltimQuest Knowledge aims to improve organizational performance by delivering practical ‘how-to’ corporate training on a variety of topics relevant to CPAs. Through live and online training, they provide courses in Business Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership, and more. Their instructors are highly rated Canadian CPAs whose courses are designed to share years of their knowledge, experience and business acumen through step-by-step guidance, personal experiences and real-life examples. Their objective is to empower CPAs with useful insights to boost their career, and to help them become changemakers in their own organizations.
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
- 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 and the Changing Role of Corporations in Society (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
The course will demonstrate why an ethical foundation is critical to the long-term success of a company, as well as the community and society it operates in – especially when facing an unexpected crisis. Participants will also learn about current standards and trends for combining an organization’s profit and its purpose.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the key returns on investment from ethical business practices
- explain the relationship between ethics and crisis management
- identify an organization's biggest asset is and how to protect it
- identify important do's and don'ts during crisis situations using real life case studies
- apply a framework to navigate through ethical dilemmas
- describe the relationship between profit and purpose in the corporate context
- explain ways in which in which the impact of ethical business practices can be measured
- describe the “B Corp” initiative and how Canadian companies can benefit from it
Content
- definition and brief history of ethics
- 7 returns on investment from ethical practices
- importance of employees in business ethics
- 6-step framework for ethical decision making
- global scandals, including Starbucks Coffee, Wells Fargo, Wirecard and Volkswagen
- mini ethical dilemma case studies
- crisis response ideas from an ethical viewpoint
- crisis response cases, including Taj Palace Hotel and companies during COVID-19
- Gravity Payments case study
- responsibility and impact measurement
- B Corp Certification
- connecting profit and purpose
Course Content Created: March 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.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by UltimQuest Knowledge. UltimQuest Knowledge aims to improve organizational performance by delivering practical ‘how-to’ corporate training on a variety of topics relevant to CPAs. Through live and online training, they provide courses in Business Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership, and more. Their instructors are highly rated Canadian CPAs whose courses are designed to share years of their knowledge, experience and business acumen through step-by-step guidance, personal experiences and real-life examples. Their objective is to empower CPAs with useful insights to boost their career, and to help them become changemakers in their own organizations.
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.