Accountant Ethics for Kansas

Understand the ethical standards that govern CPAs practicing in Kansas. This course reviews the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the rules of the Kansas Board of Accountancy, then applies them to practical business scenarios. Use structured tools and realistic examples to resolve ethical dilemmas and interpret regulatory requirements accurately. Strengthen your professional judgment and reinforce the integrity expected of Kansas CPAs.
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Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: ET1088

Learning Objectives
  • Describe the different principles contained within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Specify the different types of harassment.
  • Describe the types of discreditable acts stated in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Explain the accountant’s obligations related to the release of confidential information.
  • Specify the policies that may apply to the release of confidential information.
  • Identify the characteristics of false or misleading promotional efforts.
  • Describe the obligations of the accountant in relation to the delivery of records to a client.
  • Specify the obligations of the accountant in regard to conflicts of interest.
  • Describe the different types of threats to an accountant’s ability to comply with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Specify the differences between deontology and consequentialism.
  • Explain how the difference principle can be applied to real-world situations.
  • Specify the Kansas requirements to obtain a CPA permit.
  • Recall the Kansas requirements for ongoing continuing professional education.
  • Recall the Kansas requirements relating to the disclosure of confidential client information.
  • Specify the Kansas rules pertaining to misleading firm names.
  • Identify the triggers that will cause the Kansas Board to revoke or suspend a CPA permit.
  • Identify the Kansas rules regarding the confidentiality of a CPA’s working papers.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Regulatory Ethics
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: July 2025
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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.

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