Self-Study
Accountant Ethics for Kentucky
Essential guide to Kentucky CPA Ethics and Professional Standards. Master state-specific regulations and ethical principles through practical examples while fulfilling 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
This Kentucky ethics CPE course fulfills the Kentucky Board of Accountancy’s requirements while providing practical guidance for ethical decision-making in professional practice. The program thoroughly examines both the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and Kentucky-specific regulations, covering critical topics such as the applicable portions of Chapter 325 of the Revised Statutes of Kentucky, 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 CPA ethics course provides detailed coverage of Kentucky-specific requirements, including CPA licensing procedures, CPE requirements, peer review implications, and proper use of the CPA designation. Designed for Kentucky CPAs and those seeking licensure, this CPE ethics 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 requirements for being granted a CPA license in Kentucky, as well as to renew one.
- Recall the requirements for notifying the Kentucky board about address changes.
- Recall the requirement for a license to respond to a notice of hearing and complaint.
- Specify the rules pertaining to the use of the CPA title.
- State the Kentucky board’s rules regarding the confidentiality of client information.
- Specify the continuing professional education requirements for a Kentucky CPA.
- Identify the possible outcomes of a negative peer review.
Course Specifics
SS424373931
February 20, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
None
101
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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