Please note that this is a "text-based", not a "video-based" course. The materials are downloaded by the user, read and absorbed, and then the user takes the review and final assessment online at Illumeo as usual, where, once passed, all CPE is tracked and kept for long-term reference.
This course provides an overview of ethical thought as well as the core values of the CPA profession and the application of these values to ethical reasoning. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is used as a basis for ethical conduct for CPAs and case studies are used to reinforce concepts. Additionally, the ethical requirements of CPA tax practitioners under Treasury Department Circular No. 230 are also covered in the course materials.
Review Questions and Final Exam are completed under section "Review and Test".
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Learning Objective
- Recognize ethical behavior in the context of social and professional groups.
- Discover and describe the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
- Explore and describe the requirements of tax practitioners under Treasury Department Circular No. 230.
Last updated/reviewed: July 20, 2025
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