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Whistleblowers in the Corporate World – Roles, Risks, and Protections

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CPE Credits

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

Course Description

This course provides an overview of whistleblowing in the corporate environment, focusing on the roles, risks, and protections associated with whistleblowers. It explores the legal frameworks that protect whistleblowers, including key U.S. regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, and the False Claims Act. The course further examines the whistleblowing process, common challenges faced by whistleblowers, and best practices companies can put in place to support whistleblowers.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify key legal protectionsfor whistleblowers, including SOX, Dodd-Frank, and the FCA
  • Recognize the role of whistleblowersin addressing corporate misconduct
  • Recall steps in the whistleblowingprocess and reporting channels
  • Distinguish between the risks and challenges whistleblowersface
  • Determine incentives available to encourage whistleblowing
  • Select best practices for supporting and protecting whistleblowers
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS425426524
Revision Date
March 31, 2025
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
52

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 Camehl, CPA, MBA

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 …

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