Constructive Conversations about Ethical Issues

Note: The Live Virtual course is presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca.

Overview: 

Having conversations about ethical issues is challenging. The ethical choices may not be obvious, the right answer may not be clear, and the conversation may be emotional. But as CPAs, we need to be able to raise, discuss, and resolve ethical issues to fulfill our professional obligations and to live our Code of Conduct. 

This course offers a framework for planning for a constructive conversation about ethical issues along with strategies that will equip you with the confidence and skills to initiate and participate in constructive conversations about ethical issues 

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence to approach ethical issues constructively, fostering a more ethical culture in your environment.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to: 

• Identify and explain an ethical issue 
  
• Use a framework to plan a constructive conversation
  
• Apply the framework to have constructive conversations about ethical issues
  
• Develop strategies to manage emotions and sustain respectful, productive conversations under stress
   

Who Will Benefit: 

This course is ideal for CPAs, finance leaders, managers, and professionals who need practical strategies for discussing and resolving ethical issues with confidence and respect.