Ethics with a Dash of Courage in an AI World

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!

This facilitated discussion goes beyond a lecture on ethical principles – it includes case studies that offer participants "real-time" practice in resolving dilemmas, with participants sharpening their critical thinking skills.

This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training. You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course. The course code for this program is C-13364. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

• When to turn an off-target decision by a teammate into a teaching moment rather than a difficult situation.
• Practicing critical thinking skills under tight time frames and high standards.
• Having the courage to act properly when deadlines and decisions collide, even when it means standing up for and communicating organizational values to your boss.
• Resolving ethical dilemmas requires dealing with two competing values fairly and consistently.

Designed For

Accounting Professionals

Objectives

• Use critical thinking when deadlines and difficult decisions collide, even when it means standing up for and communicating challenging situations with your coworkers or boss.
• Apply reasoning skills under tight time frames and high standards.
• Compare methods for resolving ethical dilemmas when two competing values must be dealt with in a fair and consistent manner.
• Determine when to turn a teammate’s off-target decision into a teaching moment rather than a more difficult personal situation.