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Ethics Matters Q4 2025 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) will be hosting Kennesaw State University StudentCPT chapter officers in NASBA’s Nashville headquarters on December 17, 2025. Established in fall 2025, the Kennesaw State StudentCPT chapter has hit the ground running with securing a spot as an official organization on campus, selecting an advisor, electing officers, and potentially integrating the Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) into courses offered on campus.   Chapter President…

Ethics Matters Q4 2025 On November 20, 2025, CPT Operations Manager Alyssa Gallas represented the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) at the 20th Annual Ensuring Integrity Audit Conference, held at the Baruch College – Zicklin School of Business in New York City.   This year marks 18 consecutive years of CPT sponsorship of the Ensuring Integrity Conference. The program, which took an in-depth look at ethics and independence, featured panels on current audit topics such…

Ethics Matters Q4 2025 On October 27, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosted its Annual Fundraiser at the Sheraton Grand Chicago in conjunction with NASBA’s 118th Annual Meeting. The mafia themed event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the CPT was well attended. This year’s celebration raised over $61,000 thanks to the CPT’s many supporters and donors who gave generously to support the CPT’s mission. In addition to the…

Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Are you a business professional with valuable insights to share? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders? We invite industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to participate in the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Speaker Series for college students and educators!  Why…

Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Recently, I was out having dinner with my family at a locally owned restaurant. It was late afternoon, so there were just a handful of guests at the establishment. After being greeted by a gentleman that made us smile, the experience unfortunately went downhill. The food was delayed with no explanation…

Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Lowe’s, one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world, is committed to helping homeowners, renters and pros improve their homes and businesses. Now, the retail chain has invested $9 million in grants to support nonprofits’ dedicated to training the next generation of tradespeople as part of its Gable Grants…

Ethics Matters Q2 2025 The 2025 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic was held on May 13 at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, TN. The event raised over $35,000, which will directly sponsor students to attend the annual StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC), where aspiring professionals learn about who they are,…

Ethics Matters Q2 2025 Check out these exciting updates from the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Board of Directors!     Donny Burkett, Board Chair, was named in the Forbes 2025 Best-In-State CPAs.    The CPT’s’s newest board member, Jen Cryder, and board treasurer, Barry Berkowitz, both attended the annual Spring Meeting of Council…