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Part 1: Ethical Foundations and Professional Responsibilties

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Member Price: $90.00 Price reflects early registration savings of -$20.00, good until 5/1/26
Non-Member Price: $120.00 Price reflects early registration savings of -$20.00, good until 5/1/26

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Date/Time:
May 28, 2026, 9:30am–11:30am
Venue:
Delta By Marriott (South Burlington, VT 05403)
1117 Williston Rd.
South Burlington, VT 05403
CPE Credits:
Ethics: 2.00
Fields of Study:
Ethics
Level:
Basic

This interactive seminar examines the ethical principles that guide the accounting profession and the responsibilities CPAs hold in serving the public interested. Participants will review the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and Vermont professional standards while exploring how these principles apply in practice. Through facilitated discussion and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to navigate ethical challenges and exercise sound judgment.

The instructor will be VT CPA member Dr. Nicole Morris, CPA, Associate Professor and LaMarche Endowed Chair in Business Administration and Accounting at St. Michael's College.

Registrants are encouraged to register for Part 2: Applying Ethical Judgment in Contemporary Accounting Practice either in person or online in June.

We are happy to be able to offer this session on the morning of the VT CPA Annual Meeting, which you can register for here: https://www.vtcpa.org/cpe/courses/076665SF/vtcpa-annual-meeting-2026-path-to-the-future.

Objective

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key principles and rules contained in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct and the ethical responsibilities of CPAs.
  • Describe the CPA’s obligation to act in the public interest and how ethical standards guide professional behavior and decision making.
  • Recognize common ethical dilemmas encountered in accounting practice and the potential consequences of failing to uphold professional standards.
  • Apply ethical principles and professional standards to real-world scenarios in order to exercise sound professional judgment.

Highlights

  • Ethical principles guiding the accounting profession
  • Overview of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct
  • Professional responsibilities and the CPA’s obligation to serve the public interest
  • Vermont professional standards and regulatory expectations for CPAs
  • Ethical reasoning and professional judgment in accounting practice
  • Identifying and responding to common ethical dilemmas


Prerequisite

None
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