AAFCPAs to Present FEI-Boston’s 2020 Ethics Symposium

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AAFCPAs’ Jeffrey Mead, CPA, CGMA and Olga Yasinnik, MBA, CPA will again lead the annual 4-hour presentation on ethics CPE webinar on Building Ethical Management & Culture at FEI-Boston’s May 8th virtual Ethics Symposium. Jeff and Olga will be joined by guest speakers Jennifer H. Elder, entrepreneur, AICPA instructor, and author of Faster Disaster Recovery and Jeffrey Davis, entrepreneur, and CEO & Host of Radio Entrepreneurs.

This symposium will explore ethical professional conduct and personal moral judgement, including:

  • General views and attitudes towards ethics
  • The AICPA Code of Professional conduct – plain English
  • Who does it impact?
  • Bright line rules & everything else
  • Unique and true stories about ethical lapses
  • What can go wrong? Understanding the ethical responsibilities of corporate CPAs
  • Review an ethical decision checklist
  • Identifying threats and consideration of safeguards
  • Review a framework for making ethical decisions when guidance is NOT available
  • Independence as it relates to public practice in fact and in appearance

This course is based on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and will cover the Conceptual Framework, as well as rules and interpretations applicable to CPAs.  AAFCPAs is a proud active long-time Partner of FEI-Boston and past ethics symposiums led by the firm have been very well received.

When:
Friday, May 8, 2020
8 am – 12 pm

This training qualifies for 4 ethics CPE credits for CPAs and is complimentary to FEI-Boston members and prospective members. Please feel free to spread the word to anyone who may benefit from the sharing of this insight. Click here to reserve your “seat.” >>


About the Authors

Jeffrey Mead

Jeffrey Mead, CPA, CGMA

Jeffrey is a Partner in the Commercial Assurance Division at AAFCPAs, where he provides technical accounting advisory solutions and concurring partner reviews. This includes guidance on standards implementation and interpretation. He is a leader of the firm’s Accounting and Assurance (A&A) Committee, Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting Task Forces, as well as AAFCPAs’ Risk Committee. Jeffrey brings empathy, patience, respect, and the will to inspire into his work as coach and mentor for the company’s pioneering …
Olga Yasinnik

Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA

Olga is a distinguished leader within AAFCPAs’ Community Impact Human Services and Community Development practices, renowned for her deep expertise in Uniform Guidance and state-specific compliance and filing requirements. Olga contributes significantly to the firm’s Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing Committee, she helps ensure AAFCPAs' practices comply with the latest accounting regulations, advising clients on the impactful changes to their financial reporting and operations. Olga helps develop specialized consulting services that empower nonprofit organizations to thrive, most …