Ethics, pressure, and fraud in uncertain times, for professional accountants
The risk of fraud and unethical behaviour increases during times of significant change or uncertainty. For professional accountants, the risk landscape is multi-dimensional and continually evolving. This course invites professional accountants to consider the pressures they may experience, unconscious bias, and psychological traps that may increase the risk of unethical behaviour, as well as the components of fraud, ethical intelligence, and trust. We conclude with strategies leaders and organizations may use to support and encourage ethical behaviour.
FCPA, FCA
Maureen R Gillis, FCPA FCA, is a highly sought after facilitator. She facilitates adult learning in topics related to leadership, ethics, success, and human behaviour. With formal training in adult learning and professional training in human resources management along with a designation as a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, Fellow Chartered Accountant (Canada) Maureen brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to her courses. She has taught at three universities and facilitated professional development sessions for members of professional organizations. With three decades of professional leadership experience, across sectors, she brings professional and practical insight to her courses. During her career, Maureen has also been active in volunteer roles as a coach and with organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Public Sector Accounting Board, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia, the Financial Management Institute, and the Chamber of Commerce, among others. She also served as a volunteer financial advisor for an NGO in Ghana, West Africa. Today, Maureen enjoys delivering relevant professional development courses to leaders and members of professional associations on current topics that supports their ongoing development and growth.
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