Topics covered include: Foundation of ethical thought and the ethical framework; Ethical case studies; Integrity, Objectivity, Independence, and Responsibility to the Public; Responsibilities to the board and profession. Upon completing this course, you should be able to: To educate licensees in ethics of professional accounting as Texas CPAs; To convey the intent of the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct in the performance of professional accounting services/work, not to adhere to the mere technical compliance of such rules; To assist the Texas CPA in applying ethical judgment in interpreting the rules and determining public interest. Public interest should be placed ahead of self-interest, even if it means a loss of job or client; To review and discuss the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct and their implications for persons in a variety of practices, including: i. CPAs in client practice of public accountancy who perform attest and non-attest services. ii. CPAs employed in industry who provide internal accounting and auditing services. iii. CPAs employed in education or in government accounting or auditing.