Ethical Decision Making in a Crisis

Overview:

This course addresses the implications of ethical business decision making during a crisis, such as the global COVID-19 pandemic. It examines how successful organizations have navigated through crisis situations, and also the implications of taking an unethical approach during crises. The course also dives into the unique role that professional accountants play in business, and in crisis events. This course will help CPAs strengthen their ethical compass and decision-making skills in dealing with unforeseen challenging situations in the workplace.

Note: This course has been updated in 2025.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics: 

• Definition of ethics
• Return on investment from ethical business practices
• Crisis response strategies 
• The role of professional accountants 
• Case studies

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:  

• Define ethics and describe it in the context of a crisis
• Describe the returns on investment from ethical business practices
• Describe ethically-driven crisis response strategies
• Explain the role of professional accountants in ethical crises

Who Will Benefit: 

This course is ideal for CPAs and professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and skills around ethical decision-making when facing challenging situations.