Overview    

 Personal ethics plays a crucial role in shaping the professional conduct and decision-making of accountants, extending beyond mere compliance with formal codes of professional conduct. This approach underscores the incorporation of ethical theories into both personal and professional realms, cultivating a profound comprehension of ethical dilemmas. By emphasising this integration, it seeks to encourage a culture of ethical leadership and decision-making within the accounting profession.  

This webinar provides accountants with a nuanced comprehension of personal ethics and its practical application in professional scenarios. It aims to augment their decision-making skills, ethical leadership qualities, and the capacity to promote a culture of integrity within their organisations.  

Join Nestene Botha CA(SA) on 12 March 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in this 1-hour webinar as she takes you through the significance of personal ethics.   

 Learning objectives   

  Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Deepened Understanding of Ethical Theories: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of various ethical theories, including virtue ethics, deontological ethics, consequentialism, and the ethics of care, and how these can be applied to personal and professional decision-making.  

• Integration of Personal and Professional Ethics: Participants will learn how to effectively bridge their personal ethical values with professional ethical standards, enhancing their ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in the accounting field.  

• Enhanced Ethical Decision-Making Skills: The webinar aims to equip attendees with practical strategies and tools for ethical decision-making, enabling them to assess and respond to ethical challenges with greater confidence and integrity. 

• Fostering Ethical Leadership and Culture: Attendees will be encouraged to cultivate ethical leadership qualities, contributing to the development of an ethical culture within their organizations and the broader accounting profession. 

• Self-Assessment and Continuous Ethical Improvement: Participants will be introduced to methods for ongoing ethical self-assessment and reflection, promoting a commitment to continuous personal and professional ethical development   

Content   

  The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Introduction to Personal Ethics 

  • Definition and Scope of Personal Ethics: Understanding the foundational concepts and distinctions between personal and professional ethics. 

  •  Relevance to Accounting: The impact of personal ethical standards on professional conduct and decision-making in accounting. 

• Ethical Theories and Frameworks 

  • Virtue Ethics: Character and moral virtues as the basis for ethical behaviour. 

  • Key Virtues: Honesty, integrity, courage, fairness. 

  • Deontological Ethics: The principle-based approach to ethics, focusing on duty and adherence to rules. 

  • Kantian Ethics: Categorical Imperative and its application in personal decision-making. 

  • Consequentialism (Utilitarianism): Evaluating actions by their outcomes, emphasizing the greatest good for the greatest number. 

  • Utilitarian Principles: Cost-benefit analysis in ethical decision-making. 

  • Ethics of Care: The significance of empathy, relationships, and community in ethical considerations. 

  • Interpersonal Relationships and Ethical Responsibilities: Balancing professional obligations with personal care. 

  • Social Contract Theory: The role of agreements and societal norms in shaping ethical behaviour. 

  • Relativism: Understanding the impact of cultural and individual differences on ethical perceptions. 

  • Existentialist Ethics: Emphasizing personal freedom, choice, and responsibility in ethical decision-making. 

• Self-Assessment and Continuous Improvement 

  • Ethical Self-Assessment Tools: Techniques and tools for evaluating personal ethical standards and professional behaviour. 

  • Strategies for Ethical Growth: Pathways for ongoing development and improvement in personal and professional ethics. 

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  Obtaining your CPD certificate  

  This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA.  

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter  

Nestene Botha CA(SA)  

Nestene Botha completed her B.Com (Hons) at North West University in 2012. In 2014 she completed her professional articles and her Master's Degree in Chartered Accountancy. She then registered with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant in 2015.  

Nestene has lectured on the audit programme at the University of Cape Town. She started her own audit, tax & accounting practice which she has since grown into a reputable firm in the Table View area with 60 clients and two staff members.  

 Who should attend?  

  The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA.  

• Registered auditors.  

• Audit managers.  

• Trainee accountants.   

 Price               

• R 265.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R109 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R71 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R64 per person (over 11 users) 

Steps to register for the event:   

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar.  

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar.  

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series).  

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options.  

Additional material  

  By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.  

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