Self-Study
Accountant Ethics for Arizona
Essential guide to Arizona CPA Ethics and Professional Standards. Master state-specific regulations and ethical principles through practical examples while fulfilling Arizona Board requirements.
$116.00 – $136.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
4 Credits: Regulatory Ethics
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
The Accountant Ethics for Arizona course meets the ethics requirements of the Arizona Board of Accountancy (the “Board”) and provides practical guidance for ethical decision-making. This CPE ethics course thoroughly examines both the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the Arizona Board of Accountancy Statutes and Administrative Rules, covering critical topics such as professional conduct principles, harassment prevention, client confidentiality obligations, and proper record management. Through real-world examples, participants will gain mastery of ethical promotional practices, conflict of interest management, and threat assessment in professional practice. The CPE class provides detailed coverage of Arizona-specific requirements, including CPA certification procedures, firm reporting obligations, CPE documentation, and Board disciplinary processes. Special attention is given to state-specific topics such as limited reciprocity privileges, retirement status requirements, and permissible business change protocols. Designed for Arizona CPAs and those seeking certification, this ethics CPE course ensures thorough understanding of both state and national ethical standards while satisfying mandatory ethics education requirements.
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 process associated with Arizona Board of Accountancy disciplinary proceedings.
- Identify the requirements for applying for a CPA certificate in Arizona.
- Specify the requirements for notifying the Arizona Board of Accountancy of any business changes.
- Recognize the various acceptable forms of continuing professional education that an Arizona CPA may claim.
- State the reporting requirements of an Arizona CPA firm to the Arizona Board of Accountancy.
- Recall the allowable excuses for not satisfying an Arizona Board requirement.
- Recall the duties of the Arizona Board of Accountancy.
- Cite the requirements for exercising the limited reciprocity privilege in Arizona.
- Identify the terms under which an Arizona CPA can claim retired status.
Course Specifics
SS424374106, SS424374106
February 22, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Compliance Information
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, 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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