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Category Archives: CPTNews
2019 CPT Golf Classic
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 The CPT provides transformative leadership and ethics training to high-potential college students through the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT). Participating in the 2019 CPT Golf Classic on Monday, July 8, will help develop our next generation of business leaders. Student members learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas by developing…
Good News: Amazon Announces Plan to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 The retail giant has plans to go green! Amazon recently announced it would like half of its shipments to become carbon neutral by 2030. How do they plan to do this? The retailer, which has nicknamed the project “Shipment Zero,” plans to use renewable energy and the use of electric vans.…
Board Spotlight – Coalter Baker, CPA
Ethics Matters March/April 2019 Coalter Baker was born and raised in Austin, TX, and graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Texas. Since then, Baker has had a very full career and says, “It is so much more than numbers. This is a learned profession that allows us to help people solve…
Business Students Complete Ethical Leadership Certificate
STUDENT NEWS
Ethics Matters January 2019 Temple University Sees the Importance of Ethics Through For Eyes Temple University StudentCPT members were treated to an interactive conversion with Professor Daniel E. Goldberg, founder of the national optical chain For Eyes. Goldberg spoke to students about the importance of ethics and how maintaining ethical business practices can sustain a…
A Donor’s Social Return on Investment
Ethics Matters January 2019 During the start of a new year, you may take time to look closely at your personal return on investments, like the value of your home or your retirement plan. Do you ever wonder about your return on donations? As a NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) donor, not only…
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY: What Do You Value?
Ethics Matters January 2019 Leaders are recognized for various things. Many receive acknowledgement for their work, awards for their success, and rewards for their achievements. A friend of mine is an example of a leader who has received accolades for all of the above, and more. However, in a recent conversation, he shared with me…
The CPT Welcomes Donald H. Burkett as Chairman
Ethics Matters January 2019 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is proud to announce Donald H. Burkett, CPA, as the new CPT Board chairman. Burkett is the former president and current vice president of Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPAs, PC, of Columbia, SC. He served as NASBA Board chairman, from 2015-2016, and experienced…
Good News: John’s Crazy Socks Prioritizes Giving Back
Ethics Matters January 2019 In late 2018, NASBA was introduced to John’s Crazy Socks, a father-son venture lead by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s love for crazy socks led him to create a successful sock company built on four pillars: inspiration and hope, giving back, socks you can love and…
The NASBA CPT Co-Hosts 13th Annual Audit Conference
Ethics Matters January 2019 On December 4, 2018, business men and women, public accountants, educators and policy setters gathered for the 13th annual Ensuring Integrity: Audit Conference at Baruch College. Hosted by the Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity and the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), the conference provides a forum for interaction and…