E072: Framework for resolving Ethical Issues and Conflicts
Programme Objective
This course is aimed at creating a basic framework for accountants and auditors to resolve potential and actual ethical conflicts in work.
Programme Outline
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The underlying principles
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Understanding Intergrity & Objectivity
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The need for Professional Competence and Due Care
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Confidentiality and Professional Behavior
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The practical considerations
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Marketing Professional Services
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The Appointment
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Second Opinions
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Fees and Other Remuneration
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Gifts and Hospitality
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Custody of Client Assets
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The need for objectivity
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Audit and Review Engagements
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Other Assurance Engagements
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Preparation and Reporting of Information
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Acting with Sufficient Expertise
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(Actual and potential) Conflicts of Interest
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Financial Interests
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Inducements
Intended For
An Intermediate-to-advanced level program for senior accountants/auditors and compliance officers who wish to have a better understanding of ethics in specific circumstances and how they can mitigate potential ethical breaches in their organizations.
Competency Mapping
Category 2
Training Methodology
Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies
Programme Facilitator(s)
Tan Peng Kwee
(LLB (Hons), NUS), Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths, Advocate & Solicitor Supreme Court of Singapore
He is presently lecturing at the Singapore Accountancy Academy. He conducts continuing professional education seminars with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and the Commercial Affairs Department of the Singapore Police Force. He also conducts seminars and workshops with various institutions and multi-national corporations primarily in the corporate, human resource, engineering and construction fields. In the past, he lectured at the Nanyang Business School of the Nanyang Technological University, Temasek Polytechnic and the Singapore Police Force. He was also a facilitator at Republic Polytechnic.
Peng Kwee has been practising as a lawyer in Singapore with more than 15 years with experience in civil and criminal work. He is presently a consultant with Aptus Law Corporation.