October 30, 2025

In-Person

Dominguez Hall (DH), Colorado Mesa University
1248 Houston Ave, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado 81501

1 CPE Credit

Western Slope Lunch and CPE October Meeting: Ethical Culture and Corporate Governance: Preventing Fraud and Sustaining Long-Term Value

October 30, 2025
In-Person
1 CPE Credit

Western Slope Lunch and CPE October Meeting: Ethical Culture and Corporate Governance: Preventing Fraud and Sustaining Long-Term Value

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    Instructor

    Michael
    Philipp

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    Michael Philipp, CPA, CVA, BCA, CDFA, DBA

    Bio

    Michael Philipp, CPA, CVA, BCA, CDFA, DBA is an Accounting Instructor at Colorado Mesa University. He draws upon her years of experience, which he has gained on three continents, as an auditor in public accounting at Ernst & Young and private industry accounting at Walmart and SouthWestern Energy. He worked in the banking IT industry during Y2K. Michael still provides litigation support services focusing on business valuations. Michael is a licensed certified public accountant in Colorado and is a board member of the Colorado West Estate Planning Council. He has formerly served as the Treasurer of the Grand Junction Symphony, served on the board of the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation, and was the Treasurer for the Dual Immersion School PTA.

Description:
Ethical culture is essential for sustainable corporate governance, preventing fraud, and creating long-term organizational value. Corporate culture is not just a concept; it appears through behaviors, decisions, and the "tone at the top." Boards, executives, and audit committees must actively manage culture as a way to reduce risk by deterring fraud and preventing ethical failures. They should also view it as a strategic asset that improves reputation, productivity, and employee engagement. Issues like fraud triggers, whistleblowing, governance structures, and compliance frameworks illustrate how ethical failures, such as weak oversight, pressure to meet targets, and retaliation against whistleblowers, are directly linked to corporate scandals.  Lastly, the topics discussed in the presentation will be important to both tax and audit professionals.

$25, Includes Lunch and CPE

Deadline for registration is Monday October 27, 2025

*Please Note: No cancellations or refunds can be made after October 27, 2025. Thank you.

**Added Bonus**

There will also be a Mix and Mingle gathering later in the day at Moody's Downtown Grand Junction 5:30-7pm. - 546 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Be on the lookout to register for this event, and join us for an informal meet-up hosted by the COCPA Western Slope Member Champions. This Mix and Mingle is FREE to Members. Invite your associates and friends to stop by to connect, sip, chat, laugh, and de-stress.

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the Role of Ethical Culture in Business Success
    • Understand culture as a key driver of performance and a protection against fraud, misconduct, and damage to reputation.
  • Governance and Oversight of Ethics
    • Explore how boards, executives, and audit committees set the tone from the top, enforce accountability, and use tools like audits, codes of conduct, and protections for whistleblowers.
  • Ethics and Strategy and Long-Term Value
    • Learn how ethical culture relates to CSR, sustainability, trust from stakeholders, and long-term profits, ensuring organizations balance making money with being responsible.

Major Topics

  • Prevent (fraud and ethical failures)
  • Manage (corporate culture and governance structures)
  • Sustain (long-term organizational value)

CPE Credits Available

1 CPE Credit
1
Behavioral Ethics

Dominguez Hall (DH), Colorado Mesa University

1248 Houston Ave, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado 81501

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Personnel/Human Resources

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

CPAs in public practice, business, and industry

Provider

Colorado

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