The Ethics Hour: Deceit and the Whys Behind the Lies: Understanding Ethics

Overview

Our guidance on ethics comes from the AICPA and other groups, but it does not fully address the “why” behind ethics. Understanding what motivates people and understanding those people are key to both solving ethical dilemmas and workplace issues that can lead to greater job satisfaction and efficiency. To correct an issue, you need to delve into the root cause – the why?

Prerequisites

At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience.

Objectives

• Gaining a broader understanding of human behavior and ethics beyond the regulations. If we can better understand why unethical actions occur, we can develop a greater practice of our own ethical leadership and assist in growing one’s ‘ethical intelligence.

Highlights

• Understanding yourself and others in the workplace
• How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions
• What are some of the various outlooks on ethics?
• Recognizing lies
• Managing ethics towards solutions