A CPA is challenged in today's work world to not only serve their client or employer but to also protect the public interest by ensuring that there is transparency in financial reporting or there is fair administration of the tax laws. In balancing the two interests, a CPA may find themselves in an ethical dilemma. This course covers basic ethical frameworks as well as specific rules governing CPA practice and responsibilities. The course concludes with a section on how a CPA can put their ethics into action.