SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
Overview: Ethical challenges in finance and accounting can be complex and far-reaching, impacting not only individual careers but also entire organizations and the public trust. This webinar will provide a practical exploration of the ethical considerations professionals face in today’s financial landscape. Through real-world case studies, participants will examine common ethical issues, learn to navigate conflicts between financial performance and ethical integrity, and gain tools for making sound decisions under pressure.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Field of Study:
Behavioral Ethics (2.0 CPE)
Instructor

Instructor:
Eric Knight, CPA, DBA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
Financial Analysts and Accountants responsible for preparing or reviewing financial statements. Business Leaders and Managers navigating financial performance pressures and governance challenges.
Program Level:
Basic
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Introduction to Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas
- Ethical Codes and Professional Standards
- Fraud and the Fraud Triangle
- Ethical Decision-Making Models
- Financial Statement Manipulation Tactics
- Cash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify ethical dilemmas in finance and accounting using real-world scenarios and SEC case studies.
- Recognize the warning signs of fraudulent financial reporting and unethical practices.
- Distinguish between ethical and unethical decision-making processes in complex business situations.
- Select appropriate actions and reporting channels when faced with conflicts of interest or ethical breaches.
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
Eric Knight, CPA, DBA
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
EKEKSEC2
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SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
Course Code:
EKEKSEC2
Program Level:
Basic
Description:
Overview: Ethical challenges in finance and accounting can be complex and far-reaching, impacting not only individual careers but also entire organizations and the public trust. This webinar will provide a practical exploration of the ethical considerations professionals face in today’s financial landscape. Through real-world case studies, participants will examine common ethical issues, learn to navigate conflicts between financial performance and ethical integrity, and gain tools for making sound decisions under pressure.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Introduction to Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas
- Ethical Codes and Professional Standards
- Fraud and the Fraud Triangle
- Ethical Decision-Making Models
- Financial Statement Manipulation Tactics
- Cash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify ethical dilemmas in finance and accounting using real-world scenarios and SEC case studies.
- Recognize the warning signs of fraudulent financial reporting and unethical practices.
- Distinguish between ethical and unethical decision-making processes in complex business situations.
- Select appropriate actions and reporting channels when faced with conflicts of interest or ethical breaches.
Who should attend:
Financial Analysts and Accountants responsible for preparing or reviewing financial statements. Business Leaders and Managers navigating financial performance pressures and governance challenges.
Developed By:
Eric Knight, CPA, DBA
Instructor:
Eric Knight, CPA, DBA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Behavioral Ethics (2.0 CPE)
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
OR
Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 6/9/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- 6/24/2025 @ 11:00 AM
- 7/7/2025 @ 1:00 PM
- 7/21/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- 8/4/2025 @ 1:00 PM
- 8/20/2025 @ 1:30 PM
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