Ethics in the Real World - Living Values for Today
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 139
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Ethics
- Faculty:
- Richard A. Karwic, MBA
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
Description
Business ethics is not something “nice to do” but can mean the difference between success, failure and survival in today’s competitive environment. Being trustworthy, having consistent business principles and an outstanding reputation may provide an organization’s only long-term competitive advantage. This updated webcast outlines eight steps to create an ethical business environment including specific ways for financial professionals to make better ethical decisions moving forward.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- The importance of business ethics
- Explore the concept of “defining moments” – when there is more than one right ethical choice
- How to identify root causes of unethical behavior
- The eight steps to create an ethical organization
Major Subjects
- Four root causes of unethical business behavior
- Eight steps to create an ethical business environment
1. Establish a code of conduct and make it public
2. Hire and promote people with a well-grounded sense of personal ethics
3. Interpret your code for ordinary circumstances
4. Communicate expectations for employees to act in an ethical manner
5. Lead by example
6. Teach employees the basic tools of ethical decision making
7. Back your code with enforcement
8. Factor values into every important organizational activity and decision
- The financial manager’s responsibility to lead and implement good ethics in his/her organization
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Ethics Handout (1.4 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Richard A. Karwic, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Richard A. Karwic, MBA, has served as a management consultant for the most recent 10 years, after serving for 15 years as Chief Financial Officer for several diverse businesses in a wide variety of industries. Mr. Karwic also served as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions for a mid-cap investment banking firm. Richard has worked in over 100 businesses, including divisions of Fortune 1,000 companies such as Stanley – Black & Decker, Parker Hannifin, Pfizer, and Linatex Corporation of America, where he also served on the Board of Directors. Mr. Karwic has been leading seminars since 1999 and has lectured at Western New England College. Richard’s business practice is based in Wethersfield, CT.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Financial management experience is helpfulAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For Corporate financial professionals
Original Recording Date 01/07/2022
Yellow Book No
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute
Date Added to Catalog 01/07/2022
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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