CE/CPE Course Information

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to Assess factors leading to unethical behavior Apply the state of Florida’s ethical and legal requirements Plan to participate in the DBPR’s complaint process Apply definitions in the Board of Accountancy’s rules Determine whether a CPA firm or CPA is required to be, and is, independent Judge compliance with the rules regarding integrity, objectivity, commissions, and certain fees Evaluate whether responsibilities under the general standards and the rules applying to confidentiality and client records have been met Assess the appropriateness of advertising Determine whether the rules for a CPA firm’s form of practice and licensure have been followed Apply the requirements for CPE and license renewal Evaluate the effects of disciplinary guidelines Judge compliance with peer review standards

Course Topics

Ethics Overview Ethical and Legal Requirements for CPAs Disciplinary Process Statute Rules -- Definitions Rules -- Independence Rules -- Integrity and Objectivity, Certain Fees, Clients of Other CPAs Rules -- General Standards, Confidentiality, Records Rules -- Advertising Rules -- Form of Practice, Name, and Licensure Rules -- CPE and License Renewal Rules -- Discipline Rules -- Peer Review Case Study

This QAS self-study course consists of an Audiovisual presentation, a Knowledge Transfer Outline with multiple-choice questions for study and review, and a Qualified Assessment of 20 questions.

This course is designed for your convenience. You may log out at any time during the course; your current position and all work will be saved. The next time you log in, you can resume right where you logged off.

State Board and other CPE agency registrations can be viewed on our sponsor approvals page.

For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact our CPE Department at (800) 874-5346 ext. CPE (273).