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Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (4980)


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Regulatory Ethics - Technical

Average Rating:
   119
Categories:
Ethics |  Industry |  Partner Produced
Faculty:
Cecil "Pat" Patterson Jr., CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 40 day(s) after program date.

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Description

CPAs face many complex and challenging ethical issues. This course addresses the ethical and professional obligations CPAs have to their clients, employers, colleagues, regulators, and to the public. Through interactive dialogue and discussion we will focus on recent trends in business and professional ethics along with the specific rules and requirements applicable to CPAs outlined in Florida Statutes, the Rules of the Florida Board of Accountancy, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. *This course fulfills the biennial ethics requirement for Florida CPAs and is designed for professionals in public practice and those working in industry or government.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives

*Describe how codes of conduct, professional responsibilities, and core values of the profession issued by various organizations impact the practice of accounting

*Identify how Florida Statutes 455 and 473 and Florida Administrative Code 61H1 provide guidance for ethical practice

*Identify how newly revised/ proposed interpretations, rulings, and legislation affect Florida licensees

*Recognize practice and compliance issues such as independence that affect ethical conduct


Major Subjects

*AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

*Business ethics

*Chapters 455 and 473, F.S.

*61H1 F.A.C.

*Common violations of Florida laws and rules

*Client record retention

*Competency

*CPE requirements

*Disciplinary actions

*Independence

*Integrity and objectivity

*Licensure requirements – individuals and firms

*Peer Review Practice mobility

 


Course Materials

Faculty

Cecil "Pat" Patterson Jr., CPA, MBA's Profile

Cecil "Pat" Patterson Jr., CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products

Partner/Owner

Patterson CPA Group, Inc.


Cecil Patterson, (Pat), is an award-winning, nationally recognized author, speaker, and discussion leader for continuing education courses and numerous state societies. He has experience at the local and national CPA-firm level and as an adjunct university professor. Pat holds an MBA from the University of North Florida and is a CPA with Patterson CA Group, Inc. His firm provides accounting, tax preparation and tax planning services, wealth management services, and consulting for businesses and other professional firms. The AICPA has recognized the firm for work in the “virtual office” field. Pat has served on the AICPA Council, the FICPA Council, and the FICPA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For This course is designed meet the requirements for continuing professional education in Ethics for all Florida CPA licensees
Original Recording Date 06/27/2018
Yellow Book No
Course Developer FICPA
Date Added to Catalog 03/27/2018

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration 


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer. 


Reviews

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 119

Comments

William G - winter springs, Florida

"Thanks Pat!"

Byron S

"A great job by Mr. Patterson as always."

Mona M - Winter Park, Florida

"Outstanding presenter AND presentation! I'm very satisfied with this CPE format, getting excellent points while not driving on Interstate. THANKS :)"

Paula Y

"Pat is the BEST! Thank you."

Gerald B

"Helpful and informative course!"