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Below are OSCPA courses that satisfy the 3 hours of credit in Professional Standards and Responsibilities, commonly known as Ethics, you need to apply for or renew an Ohio CPA license that The Accountancy Board of Ohio requires.

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Ohio CPA professional standards and responsibilities

OSCPA's interactive Ethics courses review the expectations of CPAs and the licensing, ethics and independence rules that apply to Ohio CPAs. 

We will look at:

• The concept of ethics 
• Ethical drift
• The ethical decision-making process

This satisfies the ABO's professional standards requirement and counts toward the 120 credits CPAs must obtain each reporting period, as well as the ABO's requirement to become a CPA.

Ethics Sessions: 

Ohio Professional Standards & Responsibilities - December 10

Conferences that Include Ethics Sessions:

Winter CPE Day Conference - December 8

On-Demand Ethics Courses: 

Ohio Professional Standards and Responsibilities 

Professional Standards and Responsibilities - Conduct Beyond Reproach 

 

Primary Facilitators
Justin P. Breidenbach
Tiffany Crosby
Toby Groves
Laura Hay
Amber McAuliffee
Vincent Nardone

 
CPA ethics informationFor more information on a specific course or to schedule delivery of ethics on-site or at a CPE day, contact OSCPA director of learning, Tiffany Crosby.
 

 
 

 
Conduct Beyond Reproach

Trusted finance professionals must be able to identify, evaluate and address any action or situation that threatens the core values of the profession: integrity, objectivity, and due care. However, when it comes to making the best decision, there’s not always one perfect right answer for every situation. Professional ethics is about looking at several solutions and choosing the best path.

On-Demand: 

Professional Standards and Responsibilities - Conduct Beyond Reproach

 

 
The Science of Ethics

This unique ethics course delves into the neuroscience behind how our minds work when we face ethical dilemmas and have to make difficult choices. Participants will explore effective problem-solving, decision-making processes and learn to recognize behavioral cues. They will also get the tools needed to handle bias and make hard decisions. 

 

 

 
Ethics in the real world

This course covers why model codes of ethics fail, the science behind organizations' ethical DNA and understanding the psychology behind tone at the top. We will also discuss the interaction between critical thinking and ethics, breaking myths about motivation related to decision making, ethical decision-making under pressure and whether ethics and morals are locked in or can be improved.

 

 
Ethics in Ohio tax practice

In this tax ethics course, you will learn how to provide proper documentation, appropriate client communication and how to avoid exposure to ethical complaints and disciplinary action. In addition, this course covers the Ohio statutes governing the practice of public accounting and Board of Accountancy rules governing the conduct of CPAs performing tax services in Ohio. You will also discuss Treasury Circular 230 and recent court decisions limiting IRS authority, as well as review professional standards pertaining to members of the AICPA.

Live Virtual Session:

MEGA Tax Virtual Conference - December 13 and 14