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Personal Ethics 2024

This webinar on demand is part of a series of webinars. Click here to read more

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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)  as she takes you through the significance of personal ethics.   

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 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   

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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.