Webinar

The Ethics Hour: Accounting Scandals -- What Happened and Why? Can We Prevent Them?

If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.

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The staggering volume of accounting scandals is a scandal. What has happened and what were the root causes? Why do many financial professionals choose to do the wrong thing? What has been the cumulative impact on the profession? What can we do to enhance our professional reputation? We will discuss the many "fixes" imposed to address previous accounting scandals, including COSO; were they effective? We must understand that accounting fraud is prevalent and what should we look out for? Be aware. We do not want history to repeat itself.

Major subjects

• Why do some choose to deceive, cheat and steal
• Can accounting scandals be prevented
• A brief history of accounting scandals
• What to look for
• What should ethical professionals like you do

Learning objectives

• To grasp the breadth of accounting scandals, the root causes and what steps we can
• take to address them

Who should take this program?

• All business professionals

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $39.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.