Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust 2025 Annual Fundraiser
2025 marks 20 years of Being a Difference for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). Created by former NASBA President and CEO David Costello, the CPT was established to be a beacon of good news amidst the financial scandals of the early 2000s. With Costello’s support, in conjunction with fellow founding members…
2025 CPT Speaker Engagements
The NASBA Center for the Public (CPT) trust is honored to have hosted a number of insightful speakers at its events throughout 2025. With the launch of the CPT Speaker Series, there have been more opportunities than ever for students to connect with ethical leaders across all fields. Students who attended the 2025 Student…
Thank You for Celebrating 20 Years of Being a Difference
On October 27, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosted its Annual Fundraiser at the NASBA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The mafia themed event celebrating 20 years of the CPT was well attended. This year’s celebration raised over $61,000 thanks to the many supporters and donors who gave generously to ensure that…
Ways to Practice Ethics Daily
In professional and personal settings, everyone has an opportunity to implement ethical decision-making in their day-to-day lives. Need some inspiration on how to integrate ethics into your daily life? Here’s are a few suggestions courtesy of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) … Respect Autonomy Autonomy is the right or condition of…
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust 2025 Annual Fundraiser
This year marks two decades of Being a Difference for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). Founded by NASBA President and CEO Emeritus David A. Costello, the CPT emerged as a beacon of good news in response to the financial scandals of the early 2000s. Thanks to Costello’s visionary leadership, the partnership…
2026 Ethics in Action Competition Insight
Have you ever been in a situation where the right thing to do was unclear? Ethical dilemmas occur every day in business. In these situations, knowing the right thing to do can be difficult because all choices have some undesirable consequences. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is focused on helping individuals identify…
The Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Conference Recap
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and was honored to attend its 2025 Annual Meeting this August. The BAP conference took place in San Antonio, TX, from August 14-16 and featured prominent speakers, student leaders, community service outings and competitions. Representatives from NASBA…
Leadership in Motion: CPT’s Journey of Impact
For most, summer is a time to slow down, unwind and refuel for the stretch to year end. However, for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) team, this is a very busy season. NASBA and our partner organizations have regional meetings and conferences over the summer, and the CPT is onsite to develop,…
StudentCPT Chapter Spotlight
Marshall University StudentCPT Chapter is this month’s StudentCPT spotlight feature. As one of the strongest StudentCPT chapters, the chapter has successfully achieved Golden Star status every year from 2018 until the inception of CPT Tiers in fall of 2024. Chapter Secretary Cyrah Moore submitted the chapter’s Community Service Activity Report for May of the 2024-2025…
2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
The 2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held June 23-25 in Philadelphia, PA, in conjunction with the NASBA Eastern Regional Meeting. The conference attracted 59 students from 26 institutions and offered opportunities for the attendees to network, debate and showcase their ethical leadership. Student participants ranged in age, areas of study and academic classification and…