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Category Archives: CPTNews
Board of Accountancy Implements CPT Ethics Training as Disciplinary Tool (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 Since its official launch in May of 2016, the NASBA Center for Public Trust (CPT) Professional Ethics Training and Certification Program has been developing ethical leaders across a variety of disciplines nationwide. After seeing the value of the training, the Missouri Board of Accountancy worked with the CPT to create a…
Good News: Google Helps Users Make Informed Decisions (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 By now, you may have heard about the challenges being created by the distribution of fake news. When some people see articles with a large number of views on Google or Facebook, they assume they are credible. This can sometimes lead to misinformation when fictitious news is perceived as factual information.…
Ethics In Action Video Competition Receives Record Number Of Entries (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May-June 2017 The 2017 Ethics in Action Student Video Competition was a huge success. This year, a total of 71 video entries were received from 19 college and universities, which surpasses last year’s record of 66 videos from 13 schools. These videos generated more than 7,000 views and 1,100 viewer’s choice votes from…
Lead With Integrity: Why NOT Me? (May/June) 2017
Ethics Matters May – June 2017 As we continue to grow as leaders and professionals, we run into situations that lead us to ask the question, “Why me?” Last week, I asked that question in response to an adverse situation, and heard a response from a soft voice inside me. The response was, “Why NOT…
Student News (March/April) 2017
Ethics Matters March – April 2017 UAB Kicks Off the New Year with Alabama’s 2nd StudentCPT Chapter On January 23, University of Alabama, Birmingham became the newest chapter of the StudentCPT family. Twenty-nine (29) students attended the kick-off meeting, which was led by Ryan Hirsch and Ashley Metivier who discussed the importance of ethical leadership…
Good News: Ellen & Walmart Shock Students With the Ultimate Surprise (March/April) 2017
Ethics Matters March – April 2017 “Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Students from Summit Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, NY, were recently surprised to learn they were awarded college scholarships. Walmart teamed up with the Ellen DeGeneres Show to give 42 deserving high…
Good News: Nashville Sandwich Shop Serving Up Sustainability (March/April) 2017
Ethics Matters March – April 2017 Did you know? Forty percent of the food produced in the United States is never eaten. The average American household wastes $1,500 on food waste per year. Nashville Mayor, Megan Barry, recruited some help from a local restaurant owner to lend a hand with her Food Saver Challenge, which…
CPT Launches Bill Daniels Being a Difference Award Program (March/April) 2017
Ethics Matters March – April 2017 Since 2005, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has supported and promoted ethical leadership within the business community. After successfully honoring ethical business leaders for more than a decade through the Being a Difference Award, the CPT revised the program in 2017 by establishing the Bill Daniels…
Lead With Integrity: A Super Lesson on Trust (March/April) 2017
Author: Alfonzo D. Alexander, President, NASBA CPT
Thank You (Jan./Feb.) 2017
Ethics Matters January – February 2017 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) team would like to sincerely thank all of the donors and partners who have supported our programs throughout 2016. We appreciate all that you do to help us advance ethical leadership throughout the United States. Thank you! > Read Full January…