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New Jersey Law & Ethics for CPAs (4 Hours)

Overview: 

Satisfy your Ethics requirement and benefit from a comprehensive review of New Jersey law and ethics rules and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. This seminar provides insight into the rationale and philosophy behind the rules. You’ll learn about:

  • Independence, integrity and objectivity
  • Frivolous complaints and discreditable acts
  • Professional standards
  • Ways to protect yourself
  • Confidential client information

 

Objective: 

To satisfy the Ethics requirement for New Jersey CPAs and emphasize the need for prudent ethical judgment when interpreting the rules and determining the public interest. You’ll use case studies to understand how to apply the rules to real ethical dilemmas.

Emphasis: 
  • Ethics and professionalism
    – Ethics defined
    – What promotes ethical behavior?
    – Kohlberg’s Six Stages of Ethical Development
    – Professional responsibility and judgment
  • The Accountancy Act of 1997
  • The rules of the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, including the rules of professional conduct
  • The Uniform Enforcement Act
  • The Uniform Regulations of the Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Advertising
  • Independence and objectivity
  • Record retention
  • Reciprocity and portability
  • Contingent fees, commissions and referral fees
  • Forms of organization
  • IRS Circular 230 update
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Basic.

NASBA Field of Study: 

Regulatory Ethics

CPE Credit: 

4 Hours

 

 

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