3.00 Credits
Examines professional ethics for accountants from both a philosophical and business perspective. Moral development, ethical reasoning, an ethical decision making provides a framework for examining the importance of ethics in the accounting profession. Professional guidance on ethics in accounting is also examined, including the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the codes of conduct for other professional accounting organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 3070, 3610, and 3830 (or equivalents) with grades of C or better in each; ACCT 4060 with C or better or concurrent enrollment; advanced business standing.