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CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Ethics
Faculty:
Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
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Description

Substance abuse and mental health issues among CPAs has become of great concern among many state boards and the AICPA in recent years. This program will cover the factors that push CPAs to unhealthy behaviors, the prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse, and possible options in addressing the situation.  We will also discuss steps that friends and family can take to support their struggling CPA find hope and healing.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the warning signs of addiction and substance abuse
  • Develop strategies for assisting colleagues who are struggling
  • Discover resources for CPAs coping with substance abuse or addiction

Major Subjects
  • Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population
  • Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues
  • Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help
  • Resources available for CPAs seeking help
  • Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play
  • AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

Course Materials

Faculty

Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA's Profile

Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA Related Seminars and Products


Allison M. (Yee) McLeod, LL.M., JD, CPA, is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.   She received Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Baylor University, and a Master of Legal Letters (LL.M.) degree specializing in Taxation from the Southern Methodist University School of Law. Professor McLeod has also studied British and Art History at the University of Sussex, England. 

Prior to joining the UNT faculty in 2010, Professor McLeod held the position of Director of Tax Planning and IRS Audits for Lehigh Hanson North America, a major manufacturer of cement, aggregates and other building materials. Her practice included both federal and international tax planning. Professor McLeod also spent thirteen years specializing in Tax Planning with the JCPenney Corporation, Inc., and two years with Deloitte & Touche in Dallas.

Professor McLeod has taught at the university level graduate classes on Ethics, Tax Research, Multi-jurisdictional Taxation and Corporate Income Tax.   She also lectures in Financial Accounting and Individual Taxation on an undergraduate level.  She has taught at the UNT College of Law as adjunct faculty and works part-time at the law firm of Grable Martin Fulton, PLLC.   Since 2011, Professor McLeod has been honored to present live and on-line ethics CPE classes to CPAs across the nation.  She also serves as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases and maintains a small private practice serving individuals and small businesses.  Professor McLeod has also taught at the University of North Texas College of Law as adjunct faculty.  She is currently serving on the Professional Ethics Committee of the Texas Society of CPAs.

Professor McLeod is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas since 1992 and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1993.  


Dates

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, Aug 01, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Sep 02, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Nov 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EST
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Fri, Dec 05, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Wed, Dec 24, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am EST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Tue, Jan 06, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Fri, Feb 06, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am EST
Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Wed, Apr 01, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Fri, May 01, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, May 12, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Wed, May 20, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am EDT
Fri, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

None


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

Accountants, CPAs, friends, relatives and coworkers of those struggling with addictions, Human Resource personnel, and management


Original Recording Date

3/1/25


Course Developer

Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA


Date Added to Catalog

02/18/2025


Yellow Book

No


Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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