Ethical intelligence for accountants
Episode description
Ethics are a cornerstone of the accounting profession.
In this episode, an ethical intelligence specialist explores the challenges accountants and finance professionals face in relation to ethics.
Gain practical advice on how you can avoid common ethics pitfalls and how to develop and apply ethical intelligence to ensure compliance with the APES 110 code.
Dive into real-world examples of how accountants have violated key principles – integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality and professional behaviour – and learn how to avoid these scenarios.
Listen now for an expert ethics guide.
- Host: Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, regulations and standards lead, CPA Australia
- Guest: Brendan O’Connell FCPA, an expert in corporate governance, ethics, and accounting with experience in academia and industry. He is a member of the Ethics and Governance Centre of Excellence at CPA Australia and has conducted extensive research and provided consulting services to both government agencies and corporations.
For more guidance on APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) head to the APESB website.
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