Complete this ethics webcast on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. and fulfill your Virginia Board of Accountancy ethics requirement for 2026!
This engaging and practical Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course explores the evolving ethical landscape for CPAs through the lens of risk management. Participants will examine core principles of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct alongside real-world scenarios that challenge professional judgment, independence and integrity.
Moving beyond rule-based compliance, this course introduces the concept of “active ethics,” a proactive approach to ethical decision-making grounded in professional responsibility, moral judgment and public trust. Through case studies involving audits, tax engagements, client relationships and emerging practice risks, attendees will gain tools to navigate complex ethical dilemmas with confidence.
The course also highlights current regulatory developments, including updates to tax standards and Treasury Circular 230, and addresses common risk areas such as conflicts of interest, independence threats, confidentiality and client pressures.
Designed for CPAs in public practice and industry, this course blends technical guidance with practical insights to help professionals protect themselves, their firms and the public they serve.
Complete this ethics webcast on Oct. 21 from 2 – 3:40 p.m. and fulfill your Virginia Board of Accountancy ethics requirement for 2026!
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the accounting profession, creating new opportunities alongside significant ethical responsibilities. This Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA)-approved ethics course is designed for CPAs to understand and manage the ethical implications of using generative and agentic AI in 2026 and beyond.
Participants will learn why AI ethics matters for CPAs, how AI differs from prior technologies, and where key risks arise, including data privacy, bias, accuracy, transparency, deepfakes and regulatory compliance. The course reinforces that AI is an assitive tool — not a substitute for professional judgment — and examines how core ethical principles apply in an evolving technological environment.
Using real-world examples and case studies, the course provides practical guidance on applying existing ethical and regulatory frameworks, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, to AI use. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement and effective AI safe usage policy, covering documentation, validation and staff education. By the end of the course, CPAs will be prepared to use AI responsibly, protect client interests, and meet their ethical obligations in an AI-driven profession.
