ECON X420.20

Ethics in Accounting

Introduces ethics and ethical frameworks. Describes virtue, justice and social responsibilities. Analyzes unethical behavior such as greed, corruption, fraud, and earnings management. Reviews professional rules of conducts for accountants, including discreditable acts, confidentiality, independence and conflicts of interest. Examines the duties as a whistle-blower. Explains the duties of the public company auditors under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and taxation professionals.

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Course
Approximate Cost TBD
Format Online
Duration TBD
Total Credits 4.5