Will Your Ethics Be Burned by Burnout?
Overview
Ethical behavior is not a destination it is a journey with twists, turns, and bumps in the road. We are faced with ethical dilemmas every day. Do I speed to make it to a meeting? Do I call in sick because I need a break? When does “helping my child with their homework” become “doing it for them”? CPAs are ethical most of the time, but staying ethical is hard. It gets harder when we are under stress.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Explore the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-making
- Define the stressors, pressures, and biases that can lead good people to make less than optimal choices
- Discuss ways to offset the pressures, ways to reduce stress on ourselves and on our team, and ways to support our teams
- Learn how to recognize when an individual or an organization is heading in the wrong direction and how to stop sliding down the slippery slope
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Everyone
Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Identify the elements of the "Ethical Diamond"
- Distinguish between the effects of a crisis and burnout on ethics
- Select methods for reducing stress, supporting your coworkers, and ensuring compliance
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios

Jennifer Elder, Founder, The Sustainable CFO, Jennifer H Elder Dba/The Sustainable CFO
Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, CGMA, CSCA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy. If you want to be more productive, have more of an impact, and maintain your organization’s ethical standards, Jennifer can deliver interactive and engaging training sessions. In 2022, Jennifer received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations. CPA Practice Advisor named Jennifer one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018. She currently volunteers on the boards of several organizations including the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, the Northeast Regional Council of the IMA, and Jennifer chairs the CSP Committee of the National Speakers Association.
Non-Member Price $119.00
Member Price $89.00