The Ethics Hour: Accounting Scandals: What Happened and Why? Can We Prevent Them?, featuring Tracy Cooper and Don Minges
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 2
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Ethics | Personal Development | Professional Development
- Speakers:
- Don Minges, MBA | Tracy Cooper, CPA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
Description
The staggering volume of accounting scandals is a scandal. What has happened and what were the root causes? Why do many financial professionals choose to do the wrong thing? What has been the cumulative impact on the profession? What can we do to enhance our professional reputation? We will discuss the many "fixes" imposed to address previous accounting scandals, including COSO; were they effective? We must understand that accounting fraud is prevalent and what should we look out for? Be aware. We do not want history to repeat itself.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- To grasp the breadth of accounting scandals, the root causes and what steps we can
take to address them
Major Subjects
- Why do some choose to deceive, cheat and steal
- Can accounting scandals be prevented
- A brief history of accounting scandals
- What to look for
- What should ethical professionals like you do
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Accounting Scandals Handout (3.6 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker

Don Minges, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Don Minges, MBA, is a fractional CFO who works in diverse industries at various development stages. His expertise is in profitability enhancement, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, consulting, turnarounds, economic forecasting, cost accounting and financial analysis. Don has experience raising equity for several growing firms and has invested equity capital into promising businesses. He has served on the Board of Directors for many firms. He graduated with highest honors from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke.

Tracy Cooper, CPA Related Seminars and Products
The Knowledge Institute
Tracy Cooper, CPA is a specialist serving small and mid-size businesses in resolving their accounting, technology, business process, and reporting challenges. She has worked with Price Waterhouse, ALLTEL, and other leading firms. Tracy’s ability to communicate at both the strategic and tactical levels has given her the privilege of leading training with individuals and groups of all sizes throughout her career, both in the US and abroad. Tracy graduated from The University of Texas San Antonio summa cum laude, and is currently based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Dates
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites A dedicated interest in enhancing the ethical reputation of our profession and at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experienceAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
All business professionals
Original Recording Date
12/2024
Yellow Book No
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Date Added to Catalog 11/2024
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
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Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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