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Ways to Practice Ethics Daily
In professional and personal settings, everyone has an opportunity to implement ethical decision-making in their day-to-day lives. Need some inspiration on how to integrate ethics into your daily life? Here’s are a few suggestions courtesy of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) … Respect Autonomy Autonomy is the right or condition of…
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust 2025 Annual Fundraiser
This year marks two decades of Being a Difference for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). Founded by NASBA President and CEO Emeritus David A. Costello, the CPT emerged as a beacon of good news in response to the financial scandals of the early 2000s. Thanks to Costello’s visionary leadership, the partnership…
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…
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…
Leadership in Motion: CPT’s Journey of Impact
For most, summer is a time to slow down, unwind and refuel for the stretch to year end. However, for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) team, this is a very busy season. NASBA and our partner organizations have regional meetings and conferences over the summer, and the CPT is onsite to develop,…
StudentCPT Chapter Spotlight
Marshall University StudentCPT Chapter is this month’s StudentCPT spotlight feature. As one of the strongest StudentCPT chapters, the chapter has successfully achieved Golden Star status every year from 2018 until the inception of CPT Tiers in fall of 2024. Chapter Secretary Cyrah Moore submitted the chapter’s Community Service Activity Report for May of the 2024-2025…
2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
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 26 institutions and offered opportunities for the attendees to network, debate and showcase their ethical leadership. Student participants ranged in age, areas of study and academic classification and…
Share Your Expertise and Inspire Future Leaders
Are you a business professional with valuable insights to share? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders? Join the CPT Speaker Series. Industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders are invited to participate in the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Speaker Series for college students and…
Social Media Best Practices
No matter what career path you take, your digital footprint will have a big impact on how ‘hirable’ you are. It is important as a young professional to keep a clean digital presence across your social media platforms to not interfere with current and future career opportunities. Here are a few tips on maintaining…
Get Ready for the 2025 SLC!
The StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) will take place June 23-26, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. One in four employees will face an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Older generations, however, feel twice as confident as younger generations in navigating them. The NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) aims to promote ethical thinking in the…