The Ethics Hour: Deceit and the Whys Behind the Lies: Understanding Ethics
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 52
- Categories:
- Ethics | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Bob Mims, CPA | Don Minges, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Tags: Ethics Hour
Description
Our guidance on ethics comes from the AICPA and other groups, but it does not fully address the “why” behind ethics. Understanding what motivates people and understanding those people are key to both solving ethical dilemmas and workplace issues that can lead to greater job satisfaction and efficiency. To correct an issue, you need to delve into the root cause – the why?
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Gaining a broader understanding of human behavior and ethics beyond the regulations. If we can better understand why unethical actions occur, we can develop a greater practice of our own ethical leadership and assist in growing one’s ‘ethical intelligence.
Major Subjects
- Understanding yourself and others in the workplace
- How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions
- What are some of the various outlooks on ethics?
- Recognizing lies
- Managing ethics towards solutions
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.43 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Handout (256.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Slides Handout (1.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Bob Mims, CPA Related Seminars and Products
Bob Mims, CPA, is an entrepreneur and accounting/management executive based in Memphis, TN. He has served as a financial consultant across various industries in the role of planning, modeling and CFO capacities. Bob has had the privilege of serving as chair on an AICPA committee and on two FASB advisory committees. During his ten years with the accounting firm KPMG, he was selected national instructor of the year on three occasions.
Bob graduated from the University of Mississippi, and enjoys outdoor sports with his wife, 5 children, 2 service dogs, and a 20-pound cat named ‘Squirt’.

Don Minges, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Don Minges, MBA, is a fractional CFO who works in diverse industries at various development stages. His expertise is in profitability enhancement, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, consulting, turnarounds, economic forecasting, cost accounting and financial analysis. Don has experience raising equity for several growing firms and has invested equity capital into promising businesses. He has served on the Board of Directors for many firms. He graduated with highest honors from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke.
Dates
Thu, Mar 27, 2025 - 06:00pm to 06:57pm CDT
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Fri, Apr 11, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Tue, Apr 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Wed, May 07, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
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Sat, May 17, 2025 - 03:00pm to 03:57pm CDT
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Fri, May 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
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Sat, Jun 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
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Mon, Jul 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CDT
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CDT
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Mon, Sep 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CDT
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Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Sat, Oct 11, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CDT
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Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CDT
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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CST
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Mon, Nov 10, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CST
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Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:57am CST
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 11:57am CST
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience.Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Professionals who want to better understand ethical issues.
Original Recording Date 12/01/2022
Yellow Book No
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Date Added to Catalog 11/09/2022
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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