This course focuses on ethical standards applicable to CPAs in business and in public practice as published by the AICPA, as well as sections of Treasury Circular 230. Beginning with a review of AICPA ethics rules and some illustrative violations, this webinar delves into relevant requirements for both accountants working in private industry and in public accounting.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize requirements of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct—CPAs in Business and CPAs in Public Practice


• Recall the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services


• Define sections of Treasury Circular 230


• Determine the nature of AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee sanctions for ethics standards violations


• Evaluate illustrative real-world ethics cases

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EA Approved

CPAacademy.org (Sponsor Id#: HURS9) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

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