Professional Ethics
Presenters : Caryn Maitland CA(SA)
This webinar on demand is part of a series of webinars. Click here to read more
Overview
Being professional involves much more than dressing smartly and having a well-groomed appearance. The public at large and other business stakeholders hold certain expectations regarding how a professional must conduct herself or himself.
Professional behaviour encompasses the interactions that one has with fellow colleagues, customers as well as leadership. It also gives guidance on how one performs their duties. But what gives guidance to ethical behaviour?
This third instalment of our series on ethics digs into the Code of Professional Conduct.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar the participant should:
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Understand what professional ethics are.
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Understand the five fundamental principles of professional ethics.
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Understand the importance of independence.
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Know the key threats to principles of professional ethics.
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Know how to safeguard ethics.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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What are professional ethics?
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The 5 fundamental principles:
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Integrity.
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Objectivity.
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Due care.
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Confidentiality.
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Professional behaviour.
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Protecting public interest.
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Why is independence important?
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Threats to our principles.
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How to safeguard our ethics.
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Our reporting obligations.
