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Category Archives: CPTNews
GOOD NEWS: Higher Ed Professionals and Students Help Frontline Workers During COVID-19
Ethics Matters October 2020 After the COVID-19 pandemic began to sweep the world and change lives forever, we began to remind ourselves that, “We are all in this together.” This sentiment was true back in March 2020 and it still rings true nearly six months later. It is easy to forget that our neighbors, colleagues…
Lead with Integrity Leadership Series is Back!
Ethics Matters October 2020 Last summer, the well anticipated StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust hosted the Lead with Integrity Leadership Series, which featured speakers discussing a variety of topics including strengths-based leadership, networking in the new age, the power of courage and…
CPT Provides Ethics CPE Training for ASCPA
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 The state of Alabama recently mandated that practitioners complete two hours of ethics continuing professional education. Throughout the years, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has provided ethics trainings, both live and online. With Alabama’s new ruling, the CPT set out to develop a course to support the Alabama…
Student NEWS
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 Congratulations to the 2019 – 2020 StudentCPT Star and Golden Star Chapters! STAR Chapters University of Alabama, Birmingham University of Delaware University of Northern Colorado University of Southern Mississippi University of Utah GOLDEN STAR Chapters Belmont University Colorado Mesa University East Central University Florida State University Lipscomb University Marshall University Minnesota…
Lead with Integrity: The Future of Leadership
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 Throughout the past few months, I have been intrigued by the many ways our world is changing. We are all forced to adapt the way we operate in nearly all areas of our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated our use of technology to conduct business. The tensions around equity, diversity…
Expanding the Impact of the CPT
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 Saying the last few months have been an adjustment, is frankly an understatement. Businesses and schools have had to rethink and retool everything, and so has the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). The CPT transitioned from in-person to virtual speaking engagements for students and professionals, and modified the annual…
Good News: ViacomCBS Creates Virtual Community Day During COVID-19 Pandemic
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 Not only did the recent pandemic hit businesses hard financially, it also diminished the enthusiasm and dedication 20,000-plus ViacomCBS employees had to their communities. Prior to COVID-19, ViacomCBS employees participated in what they deemed “Viacommunity Day,” when employees would gather at hundreds of sites around the world to rebuild and re-energize…
Lead with Integrity Series Reaches Students Near and Far
Ethics Matters Q3 2020 Each year, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosts the well-anticipated StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC). Although the conference was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, the CPT still wanted to create an opportunity for student leaders to connect and build upon their leadership skills. The Lead with Integrity Leadership Series…
STUDENT NEWS
Ethics Matters Q2 2020 Colleges and universities around the globe have transited their students off campus to online learning platforms in efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19. StudentCPT chapters are staying engaged while utilizing technology, despite being unable to meetin person. Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State University StudentCPT members recently tuned into a virtual meeting.…
Lead with Integrity: The Thrill of Victory
Ethics Matters Q2 2020 My early childhood was in the pre-cable television days. During that time, I always enjoyed watching the Wild World of Sports. One of my favorite parts was the start of the show. Each episode began with a phrase describing the “thrill of victory” and the “agony of defeat.” I always loved…



