Ethics
Financial professionals have a moral obligation to treat those they serve in a way that they themselves would want to be treated. Sometimes, however, moral choices are not always simple and apparent. This section is devoted to talking about ethical issues and helping financial practitioners conduct themselves in a manner that does credit to their profession and their community.
Accounting Just Isn't That Difficult
The increase in financial restatements, the effectiveness of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, (PCAOB) and the potential for abuse in fair value accounting are all discussed during this segment featuring Ronald F. Duska, Ph.D., the Charles Lamont Post Chair of Ethics and the Professions, Professor of Ethics at The American College and Anthony H. Catanach Jr., Ph.D., CPA, Cary M. Maguire Fellow in Applied Ethics at The American College and Associate Professor at the Villanova School of Business.
Recent Ethics Videos
Anthony H. Catanach Jr., Ph.D., CPA discusses the ethics of meaningful disclosure in accounting, fair value and historical costs.
Are terms losing their meaning? Principles vs. consequences and the use of moral rhetoric are examined in detail.
Do those with “abundance” have a responsibility to provide for the less fortunate?
This year, a significant portion of the graduates of the Harvard Business School voluntarily agreed to take an ethics oath. Designation graduates of The American College are required to take a “professional pledge.” Ronald F. Duska, Ph.D., and Julie Ann Ragatz share their perspectives on the value of these types of activities.
Why trust is lost and what you can do about it. The difference between losing trust in individuals and losing trust in institutions is examined in detail.
Recent news stories about the arrest of 44 people, including three New Jersey mayors, two state assemblymen, and five rabbis for money-laundering and the illegal sale of human organs prompted this week’s discussion of ethical issues.
Do we have a right to healthcare? That’s one of the ethical issues discussed in this segment by Ronald F. Duska, Ph.D.
Ronald F. Duska, Ph.D. & Anthony H. Catanach Jr., Ph.D., CPA examine some of the ethical issues that led up to the current financial crisis. Topics include subprime lending, executive compensation and derivatives.
Recent news stories about extramarital affairs among governors, senators and other public officials prompted this week’s discussion of ethical issues.
Our hosts discuss the relationship between ethics and regulation. The results of an American College survey conducted during Ethics Awareness Month are featured along with a discussion of the necessity to imbue ethics in financial service professionals.