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Accountant Ethics for Alabama

Review Alabama-specific CPA ethics rules and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

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$116.00 – $136.00

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CPE Credits

4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study

Course Description

The Accountant Ethics for Alabama self-study CPE course is crafted to offer unparalleled insights into the ethical frameworks governing the accounting profession within Alabama. Participants in this Alabama CPA ethics CPE course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, harassment types, discreditable acts, and the nuanced policies on the release of confidential information. Beyond theoretical knowledge, the CPE ethics course emphasizes practical application, guiding CPAs through the resolution of ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest with clarity and confidence. The benefits of this ethics CPE course extend into professional development, with tailored content addressing Alabama’s specific practice privileges, continuing education requirements, and independence and confidentiality rules. Empowering Alabama CPAs with this knowledge not only enhances their ethical decision-making skills but also ensures their practices are in full compliance with state and professional standards.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the different principles contained within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Specify the different types of harassment.
  • Describe the types of discreditable acts stated in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Explain the accountant’s obligations related to the release of confidential information.
  • Specify the policies that may apply to the release of confidential information.
  • Identify the characteristics of false or misleading promotional efforts.
  • Describe the obligations of the accountant in relation to the delivery of records to a client.
  • Specify the obligations of the accountant in regard to conflicts of interest.
  • Describe the different types of threats to an accountant’s ability to comply with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Specify the differences between deontology and consequentialism.
  • Explain how the difference principle can be applied to real-world situations.
  • Specify the basis upon which conclusions are reached in an engagement.
  • Recall the rules relating to the practice privilege in Alabama.
  • Recall the Alabama continuing professional education requirements.
  • Cite the independence requirements for an Alabama CPA.
  • Identify the situations in which an Alabama CPA is allowed to disclose a client’s confidential information.
  • Recall the circumstances under which the payment of a contingent fee to an Alabama CPA is allowed.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS424367826
Revision Date
January 26, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
92

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …

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