HSCPA 65th Annual Conference: Ethics Evolution

Description

Enjoy a fun-filled day earning your required 4 hours (plus more) of Ethics CPE with awesome speakers, giveaways, and a delectable feast from morning to afternoon where culinary delights await and indulgence is guaranteed - this includes Happy Hour!

Highlights

The HSCPA 65th Annual Conference will open with Lisa Simpson, VPA Firms Services of the American Institute of CPAs. If you've been a fan follower of the AICPA Town Hall series since 2020, Lisa is the "star". She will discuss the latest updated on trends and issues and the pipeline challenges impacting the accounting profession. Lisa will also touch on the "Transforming Your Business Model" initiative and how this project helps firms identify outdated aspects of their business model and offers solutions across five key areas -- governance, strategy, service offerings, talent, and technology. It takes a deeper look at how this transformation can help shape your firm's future.

Professonal ethics continues to evolve, influenced by issues like technology, environmental concerns, and social justice. Navigate the gray areas as we explore how moral principles and behaviors have developed and changed over time, It's a reporting year and you'll need the 4 hours of Ethics CPE for license renewal. Ron Heller will provide an update on professional ethics and explain recent interpretations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. He will teach you how to identify, analyze and respond to conflicts of interest, how to apply independence rules in your practice, and key rules regarding client confidentiality. The presentation will also cover recent Hawaii developments and tips to avoid malpractice claims or liability.

Master Resilience expert Andy Pierce will cover the Event --> Thought --> Outcome (ETO) model, a valuable tool for enhancing decision-making and problem-solving. This framework helps CPAs recognize how their thoughts, rather than external events, determine their emotional and behavioral responses. By detecting and challenging underlying beliefs, such as perfectionism or bias, accountants can improve clarity, reduce stress, and make more objective decisions. This approach ultimately strengthens resilience and enhances client relationships, leading to better outcomes in both professional judgment and daily work.

Don't miss this blend of learning, laughter, and leisure! You'll earn 7 hours of CPE, enjoy breakfast, lunch, swag, and yes, Happy Hour!