Ethics for Accountants

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Ethics for Accountants - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of ethics for accountants. In today s post-Sarbanes-Oxley and litigious world, CPAs continue to have substantial exposure both to regulatory discipline and as defendants in litigation. This comprehensive seminar will bring you up to date on the ethical rules and practices governing accountants. Register today and get suggestions on steps you can incorporate into your day-to-day practice to minimize the risk that you ll find yourself named as a defendant in a lawsuit. Benefits for You Ease your worries concerning the Code of Professional Conduct Improve your accuracy and efficiency and stay audit-ready Revamp how you approach client interactions Tips on protecting yourself from legal liabilities Get up to speed on important new ethics rulings

Ethics for Accountants 8:00 am 8:30 am Registration

8:30 am 9:30 am Code of Professional Conduct
Jeffrey S. Strand, CPA
AICPA
State

9:30 am 10:25 am Best Practices Do s and Don ts
Joseph D. Lhotka
Implementing the Code of Conduct
Important New Ethics Rulings
Prohibited Practices
Beware of PCAOB, SEC, DOL, GAO Differences
Best Practices
Documentation
Conflicts
Examples of Typical Client Situations That Could Create Conflicts
Documenting Conflict Checks and Resolution of Issues
Waivers Do They Work?

10:25 am 10:40 am Break

10:40 am 11:35 am Protecting Yourself From Legal Liabilities
George J. Jay Coleman III
Avoiding Risky Clients
Frequently Occurring Claims in Attestation, Tax and Other Engagements
Specific Loss Prevention Tips
What to Do if You Are Sued

11:35 am 12:00 pm Interacting With Clients
George J. Jay Coleman III
Communication With Clients
Firing Clients

12:00 pm 12:30 pm Questions and Answers
George J. Jay Coleman III, Joseph D. Lhotka and
Jeffrey S. Strand, CPA

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