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SUMMARY:Unlocking Ethical Intelligence | A Behavioural Approach for Account
 ants
DESCRIPTION:Are you an accounting professional committed to integrity\, yet
  sometimes wonder why ethical dilemmas feel so complex?\n\nTraditional ethi
 cs training teaches you what to do\, but often falls short of explaining wh
 y even well-meaning individuals can make unconscious missteps. This webinar
  explores the fascinating psychology behind ethical choices\, equipping you
  with essential insights to strengthen your professional judgement.\n\nIn t
 oday’s fast-paced financial landscape\, understanding the subtle cognitiv
 e biases and situational pressures that influence decision-making is not ju
 st an advantage\, it’s a necessity. This is not just another ethics sessi
 on\; it’s a transformative learning experience designed to provide you wi
 th practical strategies to recognise\, manage\, and prevent ethical pitfall
 s in your everyday practice.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n \n\nBy the end o
 f this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n\n• Define behavioural e
 thics and distinguish it from traditional ethics.\n\n• Identify common c
 ognitive biases affecting ethical decision-making in accounting.\n\n• An
 alyse ethical challenges using real-world case studies.\n\n• Apply the I
 FAC Code of Ethics from a behavioural perspective.\n\n• Recognise and mi
 tigate psychological influences on ethical decisions.\n\n• Use practical
  tools and strategies to promote ethical behaviour within organisations.\n\
 n \n\nWebinar Agenda\n\n \n\nIntroduction to Behavioural Ethics in Accoun
 ting\n\n \n\n• What is behavioural ethics?\n\n• How it differs from 
 rules-based ethics.\n\n• Why behavioural ethics is crucial in accounting
 .\n\n• The role of psychology in ethical failures.\n\n\nCommon Cognitive
  Biases Affecting Accountants\n\n \n\n• Key biases: anchoring\, confirm
 ation bias\, overconfidence\, framing\, ethical fading.\n\n• Real-world 
 examples from financial reporting and audit judgements.\n\n• The concept
  of bounded ethicality\, ethical lapses without unethical intent.\n\n\nBeha
 vioural Ethics Challenges in Accounting\n\n \n\n• Typical ethical dilem
 mas accountants face:\n\n- Client vs. public interest.\n\n- Confidentiality
  vs. whistleblowing.\n\n- Pressure to alter numbers.\n\n• Introduction t
 o two case studies.\n\n \n\nCase Study Analysis – Part 1: SME Case\n\n 
 \n\nThe Silent Rounding\n\n \n\n• A small firm is asked by a loyal clie
 nt to “smooth results.” A junior accountant faces a moral crossroads.\n
 \n• Key Themes: Loyalty bias\, conformity\, fear of whistleblowing\, cul
 ture in small teams.\n\n \n\nCase Study Analysis – Part 2: Public Compan
 y Case\n\n \n\nThe Missing Disclosure\n\n \n\n• A CFO delays disclosur
 e of a material liability to protect share price and bonus targets.\n\n•
  Key Themes: Framing effect\, ethical fading\, pressure from performance m
 etrics.\n\n \n\nPractical Strategies to Foster Ethical Behaviour\n\n \n\n
 • Using behavioural nudges: default choices\, reminders\, and framing.\n
 \n• Encouraging ethical reflection and self-awareness through training.\
 n\n• Role of organisational culture\, leadership\, and ethical codes.\n\
 n \n\nApplying the IFAC Code of Ethics Through a Behavioural Lens\n\n \n\
 n• Quick guide to the five fundamental principles:\n\n- Integrity\n\n- O
 bjectivity\n\n- Professional competence and due care\n\n- Confidentiality\n
 \n- Professional behaviour\n\n• How behavioural science helps profession
 als uphold these values.\n\n\nInteractive Scenario-Based Activity\n\n \n\n
 • One realistic dilemma scenario is presented.\n\n• Live polling or b
 reakout groups explore:\n\n- What biases are at play?\n\n- How would partic
 ipants respond?\n\n- What’s the best ethical course?\n\n• Group reflec
 tion and summary.\n\n\nQ&A and Wrap-up\n\n \n\n• Live participant quest
 ions.\n\n• Summary of key takeaways:\n\n- Ethics is about habits\, not j
 ust rules.\n\n- Behavioural awareness leads to better decision-making.\n\n-
  Continuous ethical development is essential.\n\n \n\nWhy You Should Atten
 d This Webinar\n\n \n\nEthical dilemmas are increasingly complex\, demandi
 ng more than just rule-following. This webinar delves into behavioural ethi
 cs\, revealing how psychological biases unconsciously sway your decisions. 
 Through real-world case studies and actionable strategies\, you'll learn to
  identify and mitigate these "blind spots\," making sounder\, more objectiv
 e choices. Elevate your professional integrity and contribute to a stronger
  ethical culture\, all while earning valuable CPD credits.\n\nParticipants 
 who attend the full webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance an
 d earn 1 CPD unit.\n\n\nSpeaker | Marios Mortis | Trainer & Accountancy Pr
 ogrammes Leader\n\nOrganised by the AccountingWise Centre | Promoting pro
 fessional integrity\, critical thinking\, and excellence in accounting and 
 finance education.\n\n\nRegister Here
LOCATION:Online
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