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Ethics – Protecting Confidential Client Information

2 Credits: Regulatory Ethics

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Ethics – Protecting Confidential Client Information

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Basic
CPE Credits

2 Credits: Regulatory Ethics

Course Description

This course provides an overview of protecting confidential client information.  This includes a discussion of the importance of protecting this type of information and what types of information may or may not be confidential in nature.  This course specifically focuses on the confidential client information rule prescribed by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and provides several examples which illustrate violations of this rule.  This course concludes with a listing of best practices you can apply to protect confidential client information.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Recognize the importance of protecting confidential client information
  • Distinguish between information that is confidential and non-confidential
  • Identify confidentiality requirements based on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
  • Recognize best practices for protecting confidential information
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS424386609
Revision Date
June 13, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
57

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

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …