December 19, 2024

Webinar

4 CPE

Webinar (CA): What's So Funny 'Bout Accounting and Tax Ethics 2024

December 19, 2024
Webinar
4 CPE

Webinar (CA): What's So Funny 'Bout Accounting and Tax Ethics 2024

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    Instructor

    Rich
    Ferdinand

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    Rich Ferdinand, CPA, MBA

    Bio

    Rich Ferdinand specializes in providing financial and general management services to the small and medium sized business market (SMBs). Mr. Ferdinand has served as Chief Financial Officer ranging from full time, interim or on a consulting basis for companies in various industries that are either early stage or mature, as well as requiring turnaround assistance. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Instructor Award from the AICPA and a recipient of the Education Foundation’s Award for Instructor Excellence and the Meritorious Service Award. He has previously taught part time at UCLA in the undergraduate and graduate business programs. Mr. Ferdinand is a licensed CPA in California and was formerly with Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles. A native of NJ, Mr. Ferdinand graduated from Colgate University and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He currently resides in New Hampshire with his wife and two daughters.

In recent history, even the most prestigious CPA firms have had ethical lapses and oversights that have cost them both financially and, at that moment, clouded their brand. This course will review the AICPA code of ethics for both accounting and tax practitioners and encourage you to examine your firm’s policies and choices relative to those standards and common sense through thought-provoking and sometimes humorous Q&A and case studies. This course fulfills the four-hour ethics education requirement.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the AICPA's professional accounting and tax ethics standards that apply to relevant situations in public practice and industry
• Review and analyze publicly reported ethical lapses by accounting and tax practitioners and industry accountants

Major Topics

• AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Threats to compliance with Code of Ethics
• Updated Statement of Standards for Taxpayer Services (SSTS)
• Ethical challenges in selecting appropriate GAAP alternatives

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE
4
Regulatory Ethics

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • Ethics

Prerequisites

 Financial reporting or income tax experience in practice or industry.

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CalCPA. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

CPAs, accountants, and other financial professionals looking to expand and update their understanding and knowledge.

Provider

California CPA Education Foundation

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