Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting Leadership
IFAC Ethics Code, Threat Types, Decision-Making Models, and Governance Frameworks
About This Course
Course Information
This course should give students a comprehensive understanding of how to approach ethical dilemmas in accounting and make decisions that uphold company values and legal standards.
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials and accounts for 3 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning. A certificate will be issued once you have completed all 3 units. Each unit represents one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This course is made up of the following sections:
- Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting Leadership (Multiple Videos)
- Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting Leadership (Quiz)
- Additional reading materials on Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting Leadership Multiple Journal articles
- Course completion survey
- CPD Certificate issued once the course is completed
What You Will Learn
- Explain the five IFAC core principles: integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour
- Identify the five types of ethical threats accountants face: self-interest, self-review, advocacy, familiarity, and intimidation
- Apply the PLUS ethical decision-making model (Policies, Legal, Universal, Self) to workplace dilemmas
- Describe how leaders set an ethical tone at the top through governance frameworks and disciplinary procedures
- Assess real-world ethical dilemmas such as window dressing and intimidation threats in financial reporting
- Evaluate the role of accountability mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and regular policy reviews in maintaining ethical standards
Who This Course Is For
- Practising accountants who need to deepen their understanding of the IFAC Code of Ethics and how to apply it in leadership situations
- Accounting leaders responsible for setting governance frameworks and ethical policies within their teams or organisations
- Finance professionals preparing for roles where they will oversee compliance, reporting integrity, or disciplinary processes
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with professional accounting standards and the role of bodies such as ACCA or IFAC
- Some professional experience in accounting or finance, as the course builds on real workplace scenarios
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