Monthly Archives: September 2025
2026 Ethics in Action Competition Insight
Have you ever been in a situation where the right thing to do was unclear? Ethical dilemmas occur every day in business. In these situations, knowing the right thing to do can be difficult because all choices have some undesirable consequences. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is focused on helping individuals identify…
Celebrating 20 Years of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust
Ethics Matters Q3 2025 This year marks 20 years of Being a Difference for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). Founded by former NASBA President and CEO David Costello, the CPT was established to be a shining light amidst the financial scandals of the early 2000s. With Costello’s support, in conjunction with fellow…
AAA and BAP 2025 Recap
Ethics Matters Q3 2025 NASBA and NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) staff attended both the 2025 American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, and the 2025 Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, in August. The AAA Annual Meeting was held from August 3-5, where NASBA and the…
Good News: Nonprofit Welcomed Over 3,400 Locals to The First-Ever “Mile Long Table”
Ethics Matters Q3 2025 The Longer Tables organization welcomed over 3,400 Denver, CO, locals to enjoy the first-ever “Mile Long Table.” The 5,280-foot-long table at the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver offered produce from local farmers. Nonprofit organization, Longer Tables, aims to bring people from all walks of life together to create connection and belonging…
Leading with Transparency in Times of Uncertainty
Ethics Matters Q3 2025 In uncertain times, people don’t need perfect leaders. They need honest ones. If there’s one thing we know about leadership, it’s this: uncertainty is part of the job. Whether it’s a major organizational change, an unexpected crisis, or just the unknowns related to the economy or the future, leaders are often…
2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
Ethics Matters Q3 2025 The 2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held June 23-25 in Philadelphia, PA, in conjunction with the NASBA Eastern Regional Meeting. The conference attracted 59 students from 36 institutions and offered opportunities for the attendees to network, debate and showcase their ethical leadership. Student participants ranged in age, areas of study…
The Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Conference Recap
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and was honored to attend its 2025 Annual Meeting this August. The BAP conference took place in San Antonio, TX, from August 14-16 and featured prominent speakers, student leaders, community service outings and competitions. Representatives from NASBA…