Past Blogs/Features

Thank you to all who submitted, viewed and voted on the video submissions for the 2025 Ethics in Action Video Competition! This year, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) received 54 submissions and nearly 50,000 views! Videos this year showcased themes of marketing ethics, artificial intelligence (AI) usage, nepotism and resume padding. While […]

The 2025 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic will take place at The Hermitage Golf Course on May 13, 2025, in Old Hickory, TN.  The annual Classic is an event you won’t want to miss it! Playing in the CPT Golf Classic aids the CPT in fulfilling its mission to develop, empower […]

A review of studies and stats about the state of workplace ethics points to an alarming trend that has emerged. It seems that leadership has a rosier view of the state of ethics in their workplace than non-managerial employees. This rosy view of workplace ethics not only pertains to how those in management see their […]

Every story involves conflict, or it wouldn’t be interesting.  Sometimes conflict is personal or perhaps geographical, but today the focus is on conflict that arises from different ethical systems. This type of conflict is seen in shows like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Lost and The Bear. Tywin Lannister and Ned Stark have vastly […]

The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) will host the 2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) in Philadelphia, PA, from June 23-25, 2025. In conjunction with the NASBA Eastern Regional Meeting, up to three student leaders per institution, depending on tier status, will be sponsored to attend the SLC. Peers from across the globe will […]

Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma 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 can have undesirable consequences. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is focused on helping individuals identify […]

The new year is upon us and as the spring semester beings, we must remember the role ethics play in both the classroom and professional settings. The purpose of the Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) is to provide educational meetings and activities to enhance students’ understanding of business ethics. It is important to […]

Are you an educator who is interested in providing ethical leadership training opportunities to your students? The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is an online tool that helps college students identify ethical issues, learn how to respond to ethical dilemmas and enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. This program also helps students build their resumes and […]

You are invited! The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic returns to The Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville, TN. Join the CPT on May 13, 2025, for a day of golfing, philanthropy and fun. Proceeds raised from the 2025 Golf Classic will support the CPT’s mission of developing, empowering and promoting ethical […]

With the holiday season in full swing, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s annual fundraiser, Ethics Feud: The Battle for Ethical Leaders. The fundraiser event took place during NASBA’s 117th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Two teams comprised of CPT […]