Last Updated on: 4th January 2024, 02:57 pm
Accounting professionals must be current on ethical standards and industry trends. Acknowledging this, Illumeo provides a wide selection of CPE (Continuing Professional Education) courses designed to meet the ethical needs of accounting professionals in the US’s top 5 states: California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
Illumeo has always been very keen on selecting and organizing ethics courses according to various states’ Board of Accountancy. The courses designed for specific states are tailored to meet the most stringent ethical requirements, focusing on topics like integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Illumeo offers CPE courses that ensure professionals stay updated with industry developments and meet ethical obligations. These courses are convenient, flexible, and can be completed at your own pace and timetable, allowing you to meet your CPE requirements at your own pace. Start your journey towards continued professional growth and development with Illumeo today.
Why are State-Specific Ethics Requirements Important for CPAs?
State-specific CPA ethics requirements meet several significant purposes. They first make sure that CPAs uphold the highest moral and ethical standards, which promotes public confidence in accounting and financial reporting practices. Second, by keeping CPAs informed about evolving ethical guidelines and legal obligations, these requirements enhance their professional competency. They also offer a structure for disciplining CPAs who violate ethical standards, promoting accountability, and protecting the public interest.
Since 2011, several state boards have mandated attendance in ethics courses, typically 2 hours long. The board may only recognize approved courses. If your state doesn’t require ethics courses, consider whether ethics CPE is beneficial for your continuing professional education. It’s important to consider the benefits of ethics CPE.
California:
The California Board of Accountancy oversees and enforces the California Accountancy Act, mandating CPAs to complete 80 hours of continuing education annually, including at least 4 hours for ethics courses. The California Accountancy Act has established strict guidelines for professional conduct, which include the promotion of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality. CPAs are expected to maintain their independence and avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
Illumeo’s Courses
· Ethics and Professional Conduct for California CPAs (Text Based Course)
· Regulatory Review for California CPAs (Text Based Course)
· Preventing Harassment, Discrimination, Abuse And Bullying, Management’s Responsibility In 2020 And Beyond
· Preventing Harassment, Abusive Behavior, Bullying, And Discrimination In The Workplace 2020 Update – 2 hour training
· CA Compliant Harassment Prevention Training – Supervisors, Managers, Leaders
· Corporate Liability Insurance Fraud Prevention
· CA Compliant Harassment Prevention Training – Employees
· Compliance with Special Investigation Unit Regulations
New York:
The New York State Board for Public Accountancy regulates Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the state, requiring them to complete 40 hours of continuing education annually, with at least 4 hours in ethics education. The State Board emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and requires CPAs to uphold professional competence with integrity. CPAs must uphold confidentiality and objectivity to maintain their credibility and reputation.
Illumeo’s Courses
· New York State Specific Ethics Course
· Professional Ethics for New York CPAs (Text Based Course)
Texas:
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy mandates that CPAs complete 120 hours of annual reporting for each three-year reporting period, ensuring a minimum of 20 hours per year. This includes 4 hours of ethics courses, which is a mandatory requirement. The significance of objectivity, independence, and integrity in professional activity is highly valued in the state of Texas. Consequently, when rendering their services, CPAs must abstain from all conflicts of interest and uphold confidentiality. Texas regulations aim to maintain high standards of professional conduct among accounting professionals and ensure their diligent service to the public interest.
Illumeo’s Courses
· Ethics and Professional Conduct for Texas CPAs (Text Based Course)
Florida:
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation oversees Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), who must complete 80 hours of continuing education annually, with 4 hours specifically devoted to ethics. Florida’s ethics standards emphasize the significance of integrity, objectivity, and professional conduct for CPAs.
Illumeo’s Courses
· Ethical Conduct for Florida CPAs (Text Based Course)
Illinois:
Illinois CPAs are required to complete 120 hours of continuing education annually, including 4 hours of ethics education, under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The Illinois Public Accounting Act emphasizes integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior, requiring CPAs to maintain independence and avoid conflicts of interest.
Illumeo General Ethics Courses
Ethics in Today’s Business – Ethical Scenarios
The recorded session of a live presentation on Ethics in Business delved into the concepts of ethics and ethical scenarios, allowing participants to test their ethical responses on various real-life scenarios.
Ethics for CPAs in Business
This CPA ethics course offers a comprehensive understanding of ethical thought, core business values, and their application in ethical reasoning, using the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct as a foundation and case studies to reinforce concepts.
Ethics: Recent Developments, New Steps and Opportunities
This course provides a comprehensive overview of recent ethical developments and the new era of ethics, applicable to various sectors including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies. It covers the role of Chief Ethics Officer, Codes of Ethics, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Ethical Decision-Making Models
This course explores ethical decision-making models and tools, covering ethics, classical ethical approaches, classic ethical dilemmas, universal human values, and prevalent ethical decision-making models worldwide. It also explores the role of universal human values in decision-making.
Relationship between Ethics, Morality, and the Law
This course delves into the distinction between morals and ethics, assesses these concepts, and applies them in a business setting.
Professional Ethics for Accountants
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the ethical challenges and dilemmas that accountants frequently encounter and offers strategies to address these issues.
