Canadian Business Ethics (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
Overview
This course considers the unique position of professional accountants and provides a framework to use when addressing unethical situations at work. We examine case studies and use the framework to determine the best course of action. This course shows CPA members how to practice principled decision-making in the face of ethically challenging situations. Our objective is the member’s personal growth and career development, reduced risk of unethical behaviour, and improved overall performance in the member’s organization.
This course will help the learner take an ethical approach that produces the best long term value for your organization.
Please note that there is an overlap of content covered in Preventing Unethical Behaviour in the Workplace.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- identify the returns on investment from ethical business practices
- describe the types of ethical situations faced by professional accountants
- apply a step-by-step framework to navigate ethical dilemmas
- apply a step-by-step framework to make complex business decisions with ethical considerations
- assess case studies and apply frameworks to identify the best possible course of action
- identify high risk behaviours of employees that may indicate underlying ethical issues
- identify indicators of widespread ethical misconduct in an organization
- assess an organization’s strengths and weaknesses using an ethics risk analysis
- describe how to implement accounting-specific and organization-wide safeguards
- examine the structure, contents and enforcement of the CPA Code of Conduct
- describe the type of corporate culture, tone at the top and leadership required to instill ethical values and business practices into the workplace
Content
- return on investment of ethical behaviour
- role of the Professional Accountant in a capitalistic society
- ethical issues in the accounting profession
- structure and contents of CPA Code of Conduct
- ethical decision-making framework
- pitfalls of complex decision-making with ethical considerations
- case studies
- threats to ethical behaviour
- ethics risk analysis
- high risk behaviours and danger phrases
- accounting-specific and organization-wide ethical safeguards
- corporate culture, tone at the top and ethical leadership
Course Content Created: April 2022
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.
Canadian Business Ethics (On-Demand - UltimQuest Knowledge)
- 4
- CPD Hours
- 4
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 5
- Credits
Overview
This course considers the unique position of professional accountants and provides a framework to use when addressing unethical situations at work. We examine case studies and use the framework to determine the best course of action. This course shows CPA members how to practice principled decision-making in the face of ethically challenging situations. Our objective is the member’s personal growth and career development, reduced risk of unethical behaviour, and improved overall performance in the member’s organization.
This course will help the learner take an ethical approach that produces the best long term value for your organization.
Please note that there is an overlap of content covered in Preventing Unethical Behaviour in the Workplace.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- identify the returns on investment from ethical business practices
- describe the types of ethical situations faced by professional accountants
- apply a step-by-step framework to navigate ethical dilemmas
- apply a step-by-step framework to make complex business decisions with ethical considerations
- assess case studies and apply frameworks to identify the best possible course of action
- identify high risk behaviours of employees that may indicate underlying ethical issues
- identify indicators of widespread ethical misconduct in an organization
- assess an organization’s strengths and weaknesses using an ethics risk analysis
- describe how to implement accounting-specific and organization-wide safeguards
- examine the structure, contents and enforcement of the CPA Code of Conduct
- describe the type of corporate culture, tone at the top and leadership required to instill ethical values and business practices into the workplace
Content
- return on investment of ethical behaviour
- role of the Professional Accountant in a capitalistic society
- ethical issues in the accounting profession
- structure and contents of CPA Code of Conduct
- ethical decision-making framework
- pitfalls of complex decision-making with ethical considerations
- case studies
- threats to ethical behaviour
- ethics risk analysis
- high risk behaviours and danger phrases
- accounting-specific and organization-wide ethical safeguards
- corporate culture, tone at the top and ethical leadership
Course Content Created: April 2022
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.