This course is designed to meet the 4 hour ethics CPE requirement for Maine CPAs. It also covers standards of professional conduct and business practices adhered to by accountants such as CPAs, CMAs, and CFMs in order to enhance their profession and maximize idealism, justice and fairness when dealing with the public, clients and other members of their profession. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on business ethics and the CPA’s responsibilities are summarized.

Chapter 1
ETHICS DEFINED

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

1. Define ethics.
2. Differentiate between amoral and ethical values.
3. List and characterize two systems of ethics.
4. Differentiate between legal versus ethical codes.
5. Discuss the development of law and ethics.
6. List examples of philosophers who contributed to the development of ethics.

Chapter 2
AICPA ETHICS

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

1. Differentiate between rulings and principles of the AICPA’ Code of Professional Conduct.
2. Briefly describe the six principles.
3. List the eleven rules.
4. Outline ethics rulings on independence.
5. List consulting services prohibited by the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002.
6. Outline the standards for tax services.
7. Explain disciplinary mechanisms within the profession.
8. List the key features of corporate responsibility law (Sarbanes-Oxley act).

Chapter 3
STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR PRACTITIONERS OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTANTS (CMA) AND THE CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CFM)

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

1. Describe the level of competence required by accountants (CMAs) and financial managers (CFMs).
2. Distinguish between the concepts of confidentiality and integrity.
3. Outline and clarify a method of resolution of ethical conflict.

Chapter 4
MAINE ETHICS

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

1. Outline the professional ethics and conduct for Maine CPAs.
2. Summarize the ethical concepts promulgated in the Code of Professional Conduct.

Revision Date:  2/7/2024

Additional Contents : Complete, no additional material needed
Advance Preparation : None
Intended Participants : Any CPA looking to maintain or enhance their professional competence
Course Declaration : Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase. A minimum passing grade of 70% or better is required to receive CPE
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