Business Ethics: Cases from the Real World

Overview

Being consistently ethical is a challenge. Most of us have had to make tough choices. This session will discuss real world cases involving thorny ethical dilemmas and how to resolve them. Being ethical is not the same as complying with the law and ethical issues are not always black and white. This session will review different professional ethical standards. What does integrity mean in the office? If you want to learn lessons from the best in a short time, this session is for you. Participate in engaging dialogue about how to prepare for the inevitable ethical situations. These lessons are valuable for every business leader.

This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. As of April 7, 2025, the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund suspended reimbursements for training costs to Massachusetts businesses. While we don’t have a confirmed timeline for the program to resume, it will likely be sometime this summer. We will continue to monitor this closely and encourage you to visit the state’s Workforce Training website for the most current updates and guidance. 

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-13324. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

Why our forecasts have been wrong so often and what we can do • Why our world is so unpredictable • Alternative approaches and techniques to improve the forecast • New analytical tools to deploy, including Big Data and AI • How to effectively communicate your forecast • How to change the thinking behind the forecast to improve accuracy • Where to look for better sources of information in your forecast • Should the forecast be complex? • Best practices in forecasting

Designed For

Corporate financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who advise them, including CFOs, Controllers, Corporate Financial Managers, Directors, CPAs, and Managers.

Objectives

If you want to learn lessons from the best in a short time, this session is for you. Participate in engaging dialogue about how to prepare for the inevitable ethical situations. These lessons are valuable for every business leader.