What can the FTX scandal teach CPAs about professional skepticism and ethical responsibility? This episode explores the financial misconduct, ethical failures, and lack of oversight behind FTX’s collapse. Discover what CPAs and finance professionals can learn about recognizing financial red flags, exercising sound professional judgment, and safeguarding other people's money.
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Explain how conflicts of interest, weak governance, and inadequate internal controls contributed to the collapse of FTX.
Identify ethical risks associated with managing customer assets, related-party transactions, and financial reporting.
Recognize warning signs of unethical conduct and failures in organizational oversight.
Evaluate the role CPAs play in promoting integrity, transparency, professional skepticism, and accountability.
Identify strategies organizations can use to strengthen governance, safeguard assets, and address ethical concerns.
Quizzes and assessment
Complete all quizzes and the final assessment to earn CPE.
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Final assessment
Enroll and complete the required learning to unlock your final assessment.
5 questions70% to passUnlimited attempts
On passing: 1.0 CPE and a certificate
Quizzes open automatically at the markers in your audio.
Course details
CPE
1.0
Field of study
Behavioral Ethics
Delivery method
Interactive Audio
Prerequisites
None
Advance preparation
None
Course level
Overview
Course content
55 min of audio · 2 quizzes · final assessment
Assessment
5 questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts
Completion deadline
365 days from enrollment
Registration
A Wisdify account, eligible subscription, and course enrollment are required.
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