Category Archives: CPTNews

The CPT Cohosts 15th Annual Audit Conference

Ethics Matters February 2021 More than 150 business leaders, public accountants, educators, and policy setters convened for Ensuring Integrity: The 15th Annual Audit Conference, on December 1 – 2, 2020. Hosted by the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity at Baruch College and the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), the annual conference provided…

GOOD NEWS: Amazon Updates the Public on How it is Helping Protect Employees and Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ethics Matters February 2021 For nearly a year since this pandemic began, essential workers have been just that – essential. They have helped purchase groceries for families, taught children in virtual classrooms, and delivered packages and mail. As we continue to quarantine in our homes, delivery drivers and fulfillment center workers continue to help us…

2020 NASBA CPT Run for What’s Right Virtual 5K Recap

Ethics Matters February 2021 During the last quarter of 2020, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s (CPT) Run for What’s Right Virtual 5K brought together 40 participants from across the country who committed to complete a run, walk or equivalent activity of 3.1 miles. This year, the CPT was delighted to have several students…

Board Member Spotlight

Ethics Matters February 2021 We asked these NASBA NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) CPT Board members the following question: Why do you believe the CPT is needed? David Costello, CPA – The CPT is not a cure for illicit and unethical behavior, but it does point university students, professionals, businesses, and government to…

Student NEWS

Ethics Matters October 2020 Lipscomb University is starting off the holiday season by spreading joy! Members encouraged students to stop by their craft table and decorate cards and notes of encouragement. The chapter collected more than 100 cards that will be distributed to seniors at a local nursing home. Oklahoma State University StudentCPT teamed up…

CPT Hosts Second Lead with Integrity Series of 2020

Ethics Matters October 2020 Over the summer, the highly anticipated StudentCPT Leadership Conference was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) swiftly adjusted to the changing environment and put together the Lead with Integrity (LWI) series, a virtual leadership conference for college students. After receiving great feedback, the team…

Lead with Integrity: Serving With Optimism in 2021

Ethics Matters October 2020 As we conclude this year, I am reflecting on this unusual “experience” we call 2020, and I am optimistically visualizing 2021. Yesterday, a friend told me a story of a woman sharing her goals for 2020. Unfortunately, the woman was not able to reach any of them because of the impact…

Why the CPT Needs Your Support

Ethics Matters October 2020 To say this year has been “unique,” would be an understatement, and the adjustments we had to make due to the pandemic impacted most everyone. However, what hasn’t changed, is the role the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) plays in impacting the lives of college students to shape ethical…

Good News:It is Important to Give Back

Ethics Matters October 2020 Despite the curves that 2020 has thrown, organizations continue to give back to communities around the country. Large and small, companies across several industries understand that when we give back to our communities and those in need, we allow everyone the opportunity to thrive. TOMS donates a pair of shoes for…

Join the Run for What’s Right Virtual 5K Today!

Ethics Matters October 2020 Are you ready to Run for What’s Right? You still have time to show your support and join the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) for this year’s Run for What’s Right Virtual 5K. What is a virtual 5K? All you have to do is walk or run 3.1 miles…