Category Archives: CPTNews
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…
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…
2025 CPT Golf Classic
Ethics Matters Q2 2025 The 2025 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic was held on May 13 at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, TN. The event raised over $35,000, which will directly sponsor students to attend the annual StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC), where aspiring professionals learn about who they are,…
CPT Board Updates
Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Check out these exciting updates from the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Board of Directors! Donny Burkett, Board Chair, was named in the Forbes 2025 Best-In-State CPAs. The CPT’s’s newest board member, Jen Cryder, and board treasurer, Barry Berkowitz, both attended the annual Spring Meeting of Council…