Save the date! Governmental and AICPA Ethics Update

Overview

This seminar unpacks the latest interpretations from the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA. Discover the nuances of recent updates, including revised stances on CPE cheating and fee dependency, along with fresh insights into aiding implementation efforts. Explore the ethics requirements set forth by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). As the authority behind ethics guidelines for entities under the Yellow Book, the GAO’s standards are a must-know. Navigate through these distinct rules, shedding light on the ethics landscape for organizations governed by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Highlights

• Comparison of ethics requirements of the various standard-setters for governmental entities.
• How to apply the ethics requirements for those serving governmental entities.
• Discussion on how to leverage the professional guidance and your internal compass in determining steps to take in a given situation.

Designed For

CPAs and finance staff working with or in governmental entities.

Objectives

People who work in a governmental environment have many rules of ethics that they follow such as the Code of Professional Conduct issued by the AICPA and the Government Accountability Office's Yellow Book. This course will review some of the key elements of ethics related to governmental entities and auditors.

Notice

• Login information and eMaterials will be distributed to attendees via email 3-5 days prior to the seminar and posted in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website.