PETROLEUM ACCOUNTANTS SOCIETY

OF HOUSTON

CPA Ethics Course

February 8, 2018

Presented by:

Deanna F. Sullivan of SullivanSolutions

Course Description:

Ethics for CPAs - It's a Matter of Choice

"Why do good people do bad things?" we often ask ourselves. Yet faced with similar circumstances, would we make the same choice? This course provides a look into ethical philosophies for both our personal and professional lives and discusses the values upon which our choices are based. Ethical behavior is more than mere knowledge of right and wrong. During this course you will have the opportunity to assess your values and ethics, and identify potential inappropriate behavior. The public looks to us as a standard of ethics and integrity and the Texas State Board expects us to protect the CPA brand. Are we making the right choices to meet these obligations?

CPE: 4.0 hours. This course is designed to meet the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy's (TSBPA) Ethics Course Requirements for Licensees for four hours of continuing education. It also satisfies the annual ethics requirements for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Instruction Type: Classroom

Course Objectives:

In this interactive and thought-provoking session, participants will have the opportunity to:

Explore the foundations and philosophies of ethics
Understand the Texas State Board's Rules of Professional Conduct and the core values of our profession
Practice applying ethical judgment in making choices appropriate for the profession and the public
Identify the components and red flags of fraud
Determine opportunities for improvement to protect the brand

Session Topics:

Ethical Principles and Values
Study of Why Good People Do Bad Things
Ethical Reasoning and Dilemmas
Overview of the TSBPA Rules and Responsibilities
Research on Unethical Behavior in the Workplace
Components and Red Flags of Fraud
Steps for Creating a More Ethical Environment
Upholding the Standards of a Texas CPA

Prerequisite: None

Instructor:

Deanna Sullivan, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CRMA, CFE

For more information on the speaker, please see the speaker biography at the bottom of this page.

Who Should Attend:

While this course will meet the annual license requirements for CPAs and CFEs, it is for anyone who wants a better understanding of personal, professional and organizational ethics. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about why people make the choices they do and what can be done to influence those choices.

Comments from Previous Sessions

“This is the best ethics course I’ve ever attended.”
“Deanna made the material interesting and fun.”
“The time just flew by.”
“I’m so glad I took this live instead of on-line!”
“The class was fun.”
“Deanna is very entertaining.”
“Definitely the best ethics class I’ve been to.”

PASH's CPA Ethics Course will be held at the offices of OXY, located at 5 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas .

Directions to Oxy Offices:

Self parking is available in the Greenway Plaza Garage and will be validated for attendees. Oxy is located off the North side feeder road along U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway. When coming from downtown or Hobby Airport, exit Buffalo Speedway. Go past Buffalo Speedway 3/10 of a mile and turn in to the visitor parking entrance. When coming from the Southwest, exit Buffalo Speedway and make a U-turn under the freeway. Go 3/10 of a mile on the feeder road and turn in to the visitor parking entrance. Follow the signs to the underground parking. The 5 Greenway visitor parking is located on the South side of Greenway Plaza. Once in Visitor’s parking you will be on the Concourse level (one floor below ground). Walk across the parking garage and go inside the 5 Greenway Plaza entrance. Please take the first set of escalators up to the Oxy Plaza Level. The Oxy Receptionist Desk is located on the Plaza Level.

To ensure your comfort, please bring a sweater as we are not able to modify the temperature to suit everyone.

This seminar qualifies for 4 hours of Continuing Education Credit and satisfies the Texas CPA bi-annual Ethics reporting requirements. Registration is limited to the first 50 registrants. NO REFUNDS will be issued.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO TSBPA RULES, ANYONE WHO ARRIVES AFTER 8:40 A.M. WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE CLASS. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

To register for the CPA Ethics Course, complete the registration form by selecting REGISTER NOW below before February 1, 2018. If you have questions, please contact the person listed in the upper left of this announcement.

REGISTRATION FEES:

All Attendees: $75.00

Please note that each person attending this event must register individually using a unique email address. Individuals are expected to pay by credit card using the registration and payment procedure that follows below. Please click on the link below to continue to registration. Register Now!

More Information

Deanna Sullivan, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CRMA, CFE

An internationally-recognized speaker, author and trainer, Deanna Sullivan has made it her mission to ensure education is effective as well as fun. Her most popular topics are ethics, fraud, leadership and communications. Her goal for every session is to educate, entertain and motivate the participants to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Deanna has a diverse background ranging from auditing and accounting to consulting and training. She serves as Chairman of the Houston Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) annual conference which attracts 1,200 participants and was Chairman of the IIA's highly-rated 2006 International Conference with 2,500 attendees from around the globe.

Deanna is certified to teach ethics for Texas CPAs and regularly receives comments such as, "The best ethics course I've ever attended!" Deanna was recently certified as a Ziglar Legacy Trainer, Zig Ziglar was her hero so she is delighted to be able to help carry his message around the world.

Speaking is a passion of Deanna's so when not traveling she teaches a Bible Study class at Second Baptist Church and is on the Speakers Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.