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Why Ethics Matters

Assessing the need for a regulations overhaul and the pros and cons of revamped standards

Created byChristopher Knight, CFE, CAMS, CCTA, CFCI, CHTI
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(218 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Feb 21, 2023
Why Ethics Matters

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify the fine line between fraud and ethics, and understand the importance of ethics as the foundation of fiscal responsibility.
check_circleAnalyze the levels of trust in government institutions and businesses, and understand the role of business leaders and regulatory bodies in setting ethical standards and holding businesses accountable.
check_circleEvaluate the revisions of regulatory standards, including the PCAOB and SEC's efforts to modernize and strengthen ethics compliance programs, and understand the potential impact on businesses and investors.
check_circleExamine the changes within the SEC, including new laws and regulations that expand on prohibited holdings and restrictions for employees, and understand the use of AI and technology in detecting unethical conduct.
check_circleUnderstand the changes to the CPA examination blueprint and how they reflect the changing landscape of the industry, including technological advancements, and analyze the potential impact on the number of individuals becoming CPAs, internal auditors, bookkeepers, and fraud examiners.
check_circleUnderstand the challenges regarding ethics and fraud, and explore potential solutions and ways to address these issues, including thinking through revisions thoroughly to ensure they benefit people and businesses once implemented.

About This Course

Ethics is the cornerstone of fiscal responsibility but some businesses place it on the back burner. A lack of ethical oversight can tempt compliant businesses to make non-compliant decisions which can lead to greater regulation calls. Chris Mines is joined by Christopher Knight, a seasoned financial crimes expert. They discuss how industry self-regulation measures against accountability pressures, how to assess stakeholder feedback, and why ethics should be at the forefront of every business.

Some of the topics covered in this course include: The current level of trust and ethical compliance Potential impacts of expanded regulatory standards New examination requirements and technological advances An outlook for the months ahead and more!

Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics

Your Instructor

Christopher Knight, CFE, CAMS, CCTA, CFCI, CHTI
Christopher Knight, CFE, CAMS, CCTA, CFCI, CHTI

Financial Crimes Expert | Head of Fraud | Innovator

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Award-winning and distinguished executive-level compliance leader with expertise in the design, implementation, overhauling, and ultimate leadership of best-in-class fraud, waste, abuse, and investigation programs. Subject matter expert in financial crimes with numerous professional certifications. Held the title of Head of Fraud for multiple high-profile organizations with a proven and measurable track record of reducing and mitigating fraud losses. Experienced and tested leader in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), E-Commerce Fraud, Banking Fraud, Bribery & Embezzlement Fraud, and Healthcare/Insurance Fraud to name a few. Recognized as having special talents and exceptional skills within start-ups as well as seasoned companies in fraud program design & implementation. Led new build-outs as well as overhauled established programs including the creation and updating of internal controls and fraud detection. Individual skills include, but are not limited to: analytics & pattern detection, complex investigations, data mining, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), fraud risk, interviewing & interrogation, Know Your Customer (KYC), Law Enforcement, laws & regulations to include the US PATRIOT Act, and many others.

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