This annual survey, by the Ethics Resource Centre, revealed both ominous warning signs of a potentially significant ethics decline ahead as well as some positive news when it comes to employee reporting.

This short but succinct online question and answer article provides some interesting opinions regarding different sets of factors which can influence how one acts in a personal setting or a professional setting.

In a global economy, it’s inevitable that you and your company will be exposed to very different cultural practices than here in North America when dealing overseas. Attitudes towards corruption, such as bribery, are key areas where these differences can be pronounced, points out this eye-opening CGA Magazine article.

Many businesses view sustainability as a matter of corporate philanthropy, rather than as an efficient business strategy. But recently, more and more organizations are finding that sustainability isn’t just about ethics; it also makes good business sense.

It is in the public interest that members, firms and members of assurance teams be independent of assurance clients. This independence is necessary in order to provide a reasonable level of assurance that any engagement conducted and subsequent report issued is grounded on professional judgment that is free of conflict of interest or bias.

This course examines what it means to be a CGA professional dedicated to ethical decision making. Ethics deals with the myriad free zones of moral choice and judgment about what is “right” or “best” to do. It covers decision making where the law does not prescribe a minimum standard or where we seek to act in a manner that is above the minimum prescribed legal standard, such as in a Code of Ethics.

Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

Your competitive advantage starts here! No matter what sector of business you’ve chosen as your focus, CGA-BC’s Professional Development seminars can help you take your career and your organization to new heights.

The Certified General Accountants Association and its members and students share responsibilities related to the Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (CEPROC). Through reviewing the Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct, this course explores how these responsibilities can be applied in your day-to-day professional activities.

It is in the public interest that members, firms and members of assurance teams be independent of assurance clients. This independence is necessary in order to provide a reasonable level of assurance that any engagement conducted and subsequent report issued is grounded on professional judgment that is free of conflict of interest or bias.