Ethics Matters Q4 2025 Happy Holidays from the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT)! Generous donations from our supporters contribute to the empowerment, advancement and promotion of ethical leadership. Because of your support in our 20th year, the CPT was able to: Start three new Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) chapters and lay the foundation for two more Send 59 students to the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC), a new record number Award 12 Campus Being…
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Leading with Integrity: Year-End Reflections & Setting Purposeful Goals for 2026
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 As the year draws to a close, leaders everywhere are taking a moment to pause, reflect and look ahead. Year-end reflections are not just a tradition, but a powerful leadership discipline. They help us align our actions with our values, recognize growth and set a steady course for the future. For those committed to leading with integrity,…
Good News – Romania Achieves 94% Recycling Rate After Creating the Largest Return Plan Globally
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 In recent news, Romania may have surprised many when it was announced that its recycling system for beverage containers is the largest and most successful in the world. The government’s partnership with the logistics firm RetuRO, has led to a 94 percent collection rate of plastic, glass and metal containers in just two years. How did the European country achieve such success? Retailers are given a tax…
Fall Happenings at the CPT
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) staff were on the go this fall! Whether presenting on campus to classrooms full of young ethical leaders or attending conferences and other engagements to encourage ethical leadership, the CPT was busy making change. -Operations Manager Alyssa Gallas spoke to a class at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, about…
Student News: The CPT Welcomes Kennesaw State University
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) will be hosting Kennesaw State University StudentCPT chapter officers in NASBA’s Nashville headquarters on December 17, 2025. Established in fall 2025, the Kennesaw State StudentCPT chapter has hit the ground running with securing a spot as an official organization on campus, selecting an advisor, electing officers, and potentially integrating the Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) into courses offered on campus. Chapter President…
Highlights from the 20th Annual Ensuring Integrity Conference
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 On November 20, 2025, CPT Operations Manager Alyssa Gallas represented the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) at the 20th Annual Ensuring Integrity Audit Conference, held at the Baruch College – Zicklin School of Business in New York City. This year marks 18 consecutive years of CPT sponsorship of the Ensuring Integrity Conference. The program, which took an in-depth look at ethics and independence, featured panels on current audit topics such…
Thank You for Celebrating 20 Years of Being a Difference
Ethics Matters Q4 2025 On October 27, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosted its Annual Fundraiser at the Sheraton Grand Chicago in conjunction with NASBA’s 118th Annual Meeting. The mafia themed event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the CPT was well attended. This year’s celebration raised over $61,000 thanks to the CPT’s many supporters and donors who gave generously to support the CPT’s mission. In addition to the…
Join the CPT Speaker Series
Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Are you a business professional with valuable insights to share? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders? We invite industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to participate in the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Speaker Series for college students and educators! Why…
Is Accountability Lost in Leadership?
Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Recently, I was out having dinner with my family at a locally owned restaurant. It was late afternoon, so there were just a handful of guests at the establishment. After being greeted by a gentleman that made us smile, the experience unfortunately went downhill. The food was delayed with no explanation…
Good News: Lowe’s Invests $9M to Address Skilled Trades Shortage
Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Lowe’s, one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world, is committed to helping homeowners, renters and pros improve their homes and businesses. Now, the retail chain has invested $9 million in grants to support nonprofits’ dedicated to training the next generation of tradespeople as part of its Gable Grants…