Category Archives: CPTNews

Championing the Public Trust… 10 Years and Beyond (Jan/Feb 2015)

Ethics Matters January/February 2015 The year 2015 is significant to the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) for several reasons. First, 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the CPT. This year also promises great opportunities for the CPT as the organization will continue its growth in existing programs, while branching out into a few…

Congratulations to Our 2014 Being a Difference Award Winners (Jan/Feb 2015)

Ethics Matters January/February 2015 Through the Being a Difference Award, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust recognizes individuals practicing high standards of ethical leadership in business. These individuals do not simply aspire to make a difference – they are continuously being a difference in their careers and communities. Congratulations to this year’s award honorees!…

Student News: Students Rally Together to Serve Others (Jan/Feb 2015)

Ethics Matters January/February 2015 Our StudentCPT chapter members are committed to being a difference on their campuses, as well as in their communities. In addition to their regular meetings, each chapter participates in at least one community service project annually. Below are highlights from two chapters, which recently reached out to help others. The Rutgers…

NASBA Board Affirms Four New CPT Board Members (Jan/Feb 2015)

Ethics Matters January/February 2015 On January 22, 2015, at the NASBA Board Meeting, the NASBA Board of Directors affirmed the appointment of four new NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Board members, including Cynthia Cooper (MS); Bill Fowler (CO); Melvin Malone (TN); and Sean McVey (PA). The CPT is excited to have these leaders…

10 Years of Being a Difference (Jan/Feb 2015)

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Good News: In Crisis, Janitor and Cook Step Up (Jan/Feb 2015)

Ethics Matters January/February 2015 The actions of two unpaid workers at a nursing home was a catalyst to enact California’s Residential Care for the Elderly Reform Act of 2014. Cook, Maurice Rowland, and janitor, Miguel Alvarez, worked at Valley Springs Manor assisted living home in Castro Valley as it was closed by the state in…

CPT Announces New Board Appointments for 2015-2016

New Members to Aid in Organization’s Pursuit of Developing and Promoting Ethical Leadership in Business NASHVILLE, TENN., (JANUARY 30, 2015) − The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is pleased to announce new appointments to its 2015-2016 Board of Directors. The CPT welcomes these leaders as they share their knowledge and experience as a…

Fastow to discuss “Rules vs. Principles” at UNM StudentCPT Meeting

The securities fraud investigation and downfall of Enron is one of the high-profile scandals that led to the establishment of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron, will be discussing his role in the scandal and what it means to follow rules while upholding principles as part of…

CPT Connects with the World via Social Media (Nov/Dec 2014)

Ethics Matters November/December 2014 Social media has become one of our nation’s leading platforms for communication. CPT leadership and staff would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who is currently following our social media channels. You have provided us with great input to help publish more meaningful material that you truly find…

Student News: Cynthia Cooper Inspires Students to Stick to Their Values (Nov/Dec 2014)

Ethics Matters November/December 2014 The StudentCPT is proud to announce that it recently kicked off two new chapters at Belmont University in Nashville, TN and the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. At Belmont, Cynthia Cooper captivated students by revealing how she led the team that uncovered the $3.8 billion fraud at WorldCom. She helped…