Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

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Ethics can be a grey area. This course uses case studies and scenarios to equip you with the necessary tools to recognise potential ethical dilemmas and determine the best approach to them, in line with the ethical framework you adhere to as an accountant.

£150 +VAT

4 CPD hours

365 days’ access

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Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

(55 customer reviews)

£150 +VAT

4 CPD Course

365 days’ access

Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

(55 customer reviews)

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This course will enable you to

  • Explore the ethical principles outlined in the ethical codes of the accountancy bodies.
  • Recognise the ways professional integrity can be challenged, and how to respond.
  • Identify potential threats to objectivity and recognise biases in your thinking.
  • Understand the importance of professional competence and the principles involved.
  • Explain the significance of confidentiality and how to protect customers and clients.
  • Acknowledge the potential pitfalls of unprofessional behaviour.

About the course

As an accountant, you play a huge role as a guardian of the business world. You’re responsible for making sure that businesses behave themselves, and that clients and colleagues report finances clearly and according to recognised standards. However, this role may lead you into ethically complex or ambiguous situations.

This course, using case studies and scenarios, will equip you with the necessary tools to navigate ethical dilemmas in line with the professional ethical framework you adhere to as an accountant.

Contents

Ethical principles and threats

Ethical principles
Grey areas
The framework approach
Spotting potential dilemmas
Tackling an ethical issue

Integrity

What is integrity?
The importance of integrity
Integrity in business

Objectivity

The importance of objectivity
Staying objective

Professional competence and due care

The importance of competence and care
Being more than competent

Confidentiality

The importance of confidentiality
Protecting customers and clients

Professional behaviour

The importance of professional behaviour
Behaving appropriately

Author

John Taylor

John Taylor

John is a Chartered Accountant who has spent many years advising small and medium-sized businesses across the North of England. John is the author of two industry standard textbooks: Millichamp – Auditing and Forensic Accounting. He has also written several auditing textbooks for AAT courses.

55 reviews for Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?

  1. Joanne Fraser –

    The modules are well organised and explain the ethical principles in clear and easily understood language. The videos clarify there are grey areas of what is ethical/ may not be ethical. I liked the use of real examples that demonstrated the ethical issues in real life. The case studies and being able to interact with these assisted my learning and helped with the assessments at the end of each module.

  2. Lorna Francis –

    Excellent course. Examples really help to distinguish the right path

  3. Kenneth E J Chedzey –

    A useful, informative course. I work in a highly regulated sector and this course complemented my work delivered training very well and also provided interesting viewpoints and angles that give me extra opportunities for reflection.

  4. Eva Fehervari –

    There are a number of examples and grey areas in ethics, so this course is great.

  5. Sylvia Dovaston –

    Although a requirement, I would do a refresher on ethics regularly anyway. This course was great

  6. Phibion Gwatidzo –

    Very relevant material for professional accountants

  7. Christina Maher –

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  8. Christine Landers –

    I enjoyed the real world cases and the scenarios that made you really think about ethics. This course really addresses the issues of ethics we face everyday.

  9. Bonolo Paul Nare –

    Relevant guidelines to addressing ethical dillemas.

  10. Kago Thata Gambule –

    WELL ORGANISED AND INFORMATIVE

  11. Irene Awala –

    Brilliant.

  12. Kimberley Estwick –

    VERY INFORMATIVE

  13. Chandana Mukherjee –

    Good refresher course with lots of real-life examples that emphasise the importance of ethics in action.

  14. Adam Rawling –

    Great ethics course, felt like a good refresh.

  15. Kevin O’Grady –

    Well structured approach

  16. Faisal Abbas Ghulam –

    always there is improvement

  17. Graeme Sheard –

    I thought the case studies were sometimes good but the test questions at the end of each module should have been case study based to challenge the learner to really look at grey areas and understand where Ethics fits into the conduct of an accountant.

  18. Allan Kelly –

    Outlined issues, grey areas and solution/obligations in a simple but clear manner with good examples supporting each

  19. Beverley Lord –

    I liked the everyday examples and the guidance which pointed out the complexities of the scenarios. I found the quizzes at the end of each unit annoying, because I didn’t always agree with the “right” answer or qualified my answer

  20. Andrew Bremner –

    Clear and interestingly presented. Videos and case studies provide good examples. In most parts clearly written. Some of the questions are not clear, or confusing – and written in a double negative manner.

  21. Richard Norrie –

    What an ethical course should be. A solid reminder of the fundamentals with practical working examples to illuminate how these can be tricky to apply in the real world

  22. Gavin Hoggett –

  23. Brent Murgatroyd –

    It actually forced you to think about what you were learning through the requirement to respond to questions and answer the quizes

  24. Heather Volz –

    The course provided good relevant information and some interesting examples of scenarios when behaving in an ethical manner requires action which can be difficult.

  25. Angela Politis –

    I really enjoyed this course. Some very thought provoking scenarios to work through that absolutely have relevance in the workplace. Would definitely recommend this course.

  26. Craig Kinross –

    A good reminder on ethical practices and illustrations and examples.

  27. Chris Bugden –

    one of the best constructed online courses I have done. Highly recommended.

  28. Mark Lawrence –

    Good overview with good examples. My only feedback is that some of the written sentences are too long and/or lacking punctuation, making some paragraphs difficult to digest / follow.

  29. Phil Hennessy –

    Comprehensive with a practical bent

  30. Raymond Fleming –

    It covered the key issues and brought up some good discussion points

  31. Debi Williamson –

    I needed a refresher course so picked this but it is more for those who have just qualified

  32. Tracey Doran –

    Very good course easy to follow with good scenarios and examples for guidance.

  33. Curtis Lee Poy –

    The “gray areas” were identified in all aspects of ethical and professional behavior. Self interest must be utmost in your mind. Always ask if I am making this decision to keep my job and salary or is it the one that maintains the profession and the highest ethical standards.

  34. Sylvester Leong –

    If we do not have professional ethics in our work, it’s time for us to quit the profession.

  35. Joyce Rankae –

    It is very educative, and easily packed

  36. Mireia Corredor Marcos –

    Excellent job. I always enjoy ethics courses. They are vital for all accountants. Please keep the good job up. Very well done. Thank you 🙂

  37. Wayne Giles –

    To help in the improvement and delivery of the topic

  38. Stephanie Crosby –

    Good practical example and a chance to think and reflect. A great little course to refresh my understanding of ethics and how these principles apply to me.

  39. Christopher Rodriguez –

    Some areas are not clear

  40. Brendan Ward –

    ,,,

  41. Robert Reid –

    An effective lesson

  42. Patricia Craven –

    Enjoyable course

  43. Lydia Moipudi –

    The topic of ethics is very important in the office more especially the professional behaviour and standards of ethics, professional competence and professional due care having studied this one has gained more information on how to handle issues in the office even how to relate with others

  44. Uthelca Joseph –

    This course is highly recommended as it gives a good insight into the five ethical principles. It also allows Accountants to be aware of their ethical responsibilities and is supported with actual scenarios to guide understanding.

  45. Rebecca Mgadla –

    The course material and structure are so relevant to the profession trends. It also refreshes on the code of ethics.

  46. Tlang Thomelo –

    definitely iam recommending it to every accountant, it is a CPD must have

  47. Choon Tat Yeo –

    the module is brief but comprehensive in coverage

  48. Lorna Mascoll –

    I think the examples were very good at showing the grey areas with the principles.

  49. Anthony Lau –

    A gret overview… well worth doing

  50. Steven Molloy –

    Very useful course

  51. Cuthbert Mrosso –

    Very insightful and in line with my day to day duties.

  52. Grace Annicette Mbita Belinga –

    The course is easy to understand with real life examples. It is important to review ethics so that we are alert of threats

  53. Joseph Toh Hinneh –

    It covers everything required and to the point.

  54. Rishi Sharma –

    A relevant course.

  55. Sefani Busby-Thornhill –

    Good course

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