SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting

Overview

Overview: Ethical challenges in finance and accounting can be complex and far-reaching, impacting not only individual careers but also entire organizations and the public trust. This webinar will provide a practical exploration of the ethical considerations professionals face in today's financial landscape. Through real-world case studies, participants will examine common ethical issues, learn to navigate conflicts between financial performance and ethical integrity, and gain tools for making sound decisions under pressure.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Identify ethical dilemmas in finance and accounting using real-world scenarios and SEC case studies.
• Recognize the warning signs of fraudulent financial reporting and unethical practices.
• Distinguish between ethical and unethical decision-making processes in complex business situations.
• Select appropriate actions and reporting channels when faced with conflicts of interest or ethical breaches.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Introduction to Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethical Codes and Professional Standards
• Fraud and the Fraud Triangle
• Ethical Decision-Making Models
• Financial Statement Manipulation Tactics
• Cash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations