Monthly Archives: May 2017
Announcing Inaugural CPT Golf Classic
GOLF CLASSIC ON PAR TO HELP NON-PROFIT CONTINUE ETHICAL MISSION NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 17, 2017)— Employees continuously find themselves in situations that can test their moral character. To ensure America’s future business leaders are prepared to manage these situations, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) provides life-changing leadership and ethics training. To help…
Why Some Decisions Aren’t as Simple As They Seem…
Do you think college athletes should be paid? I’ve always been in favor of changing the rules, so student athletes can receive a portion of the proceeds that they generate for their schools. It seems like a simple fairness issue. In America, people should be compensated for rendering services that generate revenue for businesses. However,…
3 Ways to Inspire Creativity in Weekly Meetings
We’ve all had those days where you are sitting in a brainstorming meeting and experiencing all the symptoms of writer’s block. Out of nowhere (it seems like), you’re put on the spot and asked for your company’s next “big idea.” To avoid future uncomfortable feelings of not knowing what to say, check out these three…
STUDENT NEWS (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 CPT Welcomes Two New StudentCPT Chapters Students at Valdosta State University and the University of Delaware recently started StudentCPT chapters and expressed their commitment to being ethical leaders. On April 11, Ryan Hirsch hosted an interactive StudentCPT chapter kickoff meeting with students at the University of Delaware. Students discussed how they…
Board of Accountancy Implements CPT Ethics Training as Disciplinary Tool (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 Since its official launch in May of 2016, the NASBA Center for Public Trust (CPT) Professional Ethics Training and Certification Program has been developing ethical leaders across a variety of disciplines nationwide. After seeing the value of the training, the Missouri Board of Accountancy worked with the CPT to create a…
Good News: Google Helps Users Make Informed Decisions (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 By now, you may have heard about the challenges being created by the distribution of fake news. When some people see articles with a large number of views on Google or Facebook, they assume they are credible. This can sometimes lead to misinformation when fictitious news is perceived as factual information.…
Ethics In Action Video Competition Receives Record Number Of Entries (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 The 2017 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition was a huge success. This year, a total of 71 video entries were received from 19 college and universities, which surpasses last year’s record of 66 videos from 13 schools. These videos generated more than 7,000 views and 1,100 viewer’s choice votes from…
Lead With Integrity: Why NOT Me? (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May – June 2017 As we continue to grow as leaders and professionals, we run into situations that lead us to ask the question, “Why me?” Last week, I asked that question in response to an adverse situation, and heard a response from a soft voice inside me. The response was, “Why NOT…
3 Tips for Advancing Your Career this Summer
Author: Sydney Shearer, Development & Student Programs Specialist, NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT)
Where do You Draw the Line?
Author: Ryan Hirsch, Operations Manager, NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT)