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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

Dates
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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

Speaker

Don Minges, MBA's Profile

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's Profile

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

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:00pm CST
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Sat, Mar 01, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CST
Mon, Mar 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Wed, Apr 02, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Sat, Apr 05, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Thu, May 08, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Tue, May 20, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Fri, Jun 06, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Sat, Jun 07, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:00pm CDT
Mon, Jul 07, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Fri, Sep 19, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Sat, Oct 04, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Thu, Oct 09, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CST
Sat, Dec 06, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:00am CST
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:00am CST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CST
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:00am CST
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am CST
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:00pm CST
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CST
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Fri, May 08, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Tue, May 26, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:00am CDT
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
Mon, Jun 08, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:00pm CDT

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 experience
Advanced 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

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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