Category Archives: CPTNews

CPT News: Bock and Sandoz Honored with Being a Difference Awards (July/August 2015)

Ethics Matters July/August 2015 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently presented Being a Difference Awards to William Bock, III of Indianapolis, IN, and John Sandoz, of Falls Church, VA. Attorney Bock’s award presentation took place at the law firm office of Kroger, Gardis & Regas and the award was presented by Alfonzo…

Lead With Integrity: The Underrated Key to Ethical Leadership – Focus (Jul/Aug 2015)

Author: Alfonzo Alexander, CPT President

The CPT Partners with the Accounting Community (July/August 2015)

Ethics Matters July/August 2015 The CPA profession embraces its role as a leader in the area of ethics and integrity with its commitment to protect the public. Recently, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) partnered with leading organizations in the CPA community to develop a program to help enhance continuing professional education for…

Good News: Company Thrives After Raising Salaries (July/August 2015)

Ethics Matters July/August 2015 A 2010 Princeton study revealed that $70K to $75K is the threshold for financial happiness. The study states that making less than $70K has an impact on your emotional health and making more adds little to your overall happiness. Gravity Payments CEO, Dan Price, took this study to heart and cut…

Students Trade Summer Vacations for Ethical Leadership Conference (July/August 2015)

Ethics Matters July/August 2015 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently hosted its 5th Annual Student Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD. During a time when many students are vacationing with friends and enjoying the summer break, 67 of our StudentCPT leaders chose to come together and learn more about ethical leadership. "The leadership…

John Sandoz Receives CPT Being a Difference Award

Sandoz is among the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s 2014-2015 Award Recipients NASHVILLE, TENN., (JUNE 9, 2015) — The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) recently presented John Sandoz, of Falls Church, VA, with the Being a Difference Award. The award was presented by Ryan Hirsch, CPT Operations Manager, at the annual Faith…

Leadership Column: A Closer Look at the Return on My CPT Investment (May/June 2015)

Author: Milton Brown, CPA, CPT Life Director

Fall Updates (May/June 2015)

Ethics Matters May/June 2015 Over 1,000 students have earned their Ethical Leadership Certification. We collected feedback and are excited to announce enhancements to the program, which will be effective this fall. Primary updates include: New Audio Recordings Fewer Click Requirements More Case-Scenario Videos Streamlined Content Structure Professors, contact us today to learn how to enroll…

Student News: StudentCPT Chapters Focus on Being a Difference (May/June 2015)

Ethics Matters May/June 2015 As the school year ended, StudentCPT chapters reminded their peers that ethical leadership is a year-round process. The University of Missouri (Mizzou) StudentCPT chapter recently sorted canned goods at the Central Missouri Food Bank. The students were productive volunteers and admitted to having a ton of fun in the process. The…

Student News: East Central University Learns From Role Playing (May/June 2015)

Ethics Matters May/June 2015 East Central University (ECU) recently conducted a highly successful event in which they role-played a case study. This event was primarily designed to help attendees understand how certain incentive structures and company cultures can lead to fraud and misrepresentation in financial reporting. Although many students were present, the chapter also invited…