Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants
Learn essential professional ethics and responsibility for accountants, focusing on public interest and ethical decision-making.
Learn essential professional ethics and responsibility for accountants, focusing on public interest and ethical decision-making.
This comprehensive course explores professional responsibility and ethics in accounting, emphasizing the accountant's duty to serve the public interest. Designed for accounting professionals and students, it provides foundational knowledge in business ethics, professional standards, and corporate governance. The course covers essential topics including values and norms, ethical theories, business purpose debates, and governance frameworks. Students learn to recognize and interpret ethical issues in their careers while understanding the balance between employer obligations and public interest responsibilities.
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What you'll learn
Understand the foundations of professional responsibility in accounting
Master ethical decision-making frameworks and theories
Learn to balance employer needs with public interest obligations
Develop skills in recognizing and addressing ethical issues
Gain knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices
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This course includes:
135 Minutes PreRecorded video
33 quizzes, 2 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of professional responsibility and ethics in accounting. Students learn about the fundamental concepts of professional conduct, ethical decision-making, and corporate governance. The curriculum covers essential topics including professional standards, values and norms, ethical theories, and the relationship between business purpose and public interest. Through practical examples and case studies, participants develop skills in recognizing and addressing ethical challenges in accounting practice. The course emphasizes the importance of balancing professional obligations with public interest responsibilities.
Foundations: Professional, Professions, Professional Responsibility
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Foundations Part II: Values and Ethics
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Debate: The Purpose of Business
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Corporate Governance: Laws, Regulators, Boards of Directors, Codes of Ethics, Ethical Culture
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
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Module 5 · 0 Hours to complete
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Senior Lecturer of Accountancy
Susan Curtis is a Senior Lecturer of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she is dedicated to educating future accountants and business professionals. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in the field, she teaches various courses that emphasize practical applications of accounting principles. Her commitment to student success is evident through her engaging teaching methods and support for students as they navigate their academic journeys. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Curtis actively contributes to curriculum development and initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning experience within the Gies College of Business. Her expertise and passion for accountancy make her a valuable asset to both the university and her students.
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