CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
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Professional Ethics for Massachusetts CPAs

Learn Massachusetts Board regulations and review the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

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CPE Credits

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

Course Description

This 4-hour Massachusetts ethics CPE course is designed to meet the 4-hour professional ethics CPE requirement for Massachusetts CPAs. Our CPE ethics course provides an overview of ethical thought along with the core values of the CPA profession and the application of these values to ethical reasoning. The applicable rules promulgated by the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy found in 252 CMR 2.00 and 252 CMR 3.00: Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct are covered in detail. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is also covered in detail. This CPA ethics CPE course utilizes case studies throughout to emphasize course material.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Define morals and ethics from a professional perspective, noting the differences between each as well as their relationship to accepted ethical standards
  • Recognize ethical standards contained in the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy rules, noting state-specific requirements regarding certification, code of ethics, and rules of professional conduct
  • Identify the concepts and ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
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Course Specifics

Course ID
4170641
Revision Date
October 16, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
107

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

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Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning. After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and …