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Ethics Matters Q1 2025 The 2025 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic is less than two months away!  There is still time to team up with the CPT as we strive towards our vision of advancing ethical leadership to influence the world. Ethics are ever evolving and constantly needed- the CPT stands…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 In past years, we have purchased items at NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Fundraisers and have always enjoyed the items we have “won.” The NCAA Men’s Final Four was great, and our stay at the Hermitage in Nashville was a memorable experience. However, our trip over New Year’s Eve…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 Alfonzo Alexander, NASBA Center for The Public Trust (CPT) President, visited students and spoke about sustainable leadership this quarter through a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) initiative called the Balance Sheet Bash. The event was organized by Jeannine Birmingham, CPA, President and CEO of the Alabama Society of CPAs (ASCPA).…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 Ethical Leadership Certification Program  The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) is designed to help students identify and overcome ethical issues that young professionals will face. The program consists of six one-hour modules, an interactive case study, and comprehensive final exam. This online tool features “What Would You Do” polls, real life…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 As I have shared before, I spend a considerable amount of time studying leadership. I read books and articles in addition to listening to podcasts. Recently, while viewing leadership discussions on YouTube, I once again became very fascinated with how trust and leadership work together. Trust is one of the most…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 Were you one of the millions of viewers of this year’s Super Bowl? If so, you witnessed history and may not have even known! The 2024 Super Bowl, which took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, was powered entirely by renewable energy. This was the first-ever Super Bowl to…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), whose vision is advancing ethical leadership to influence the world, announces new appointments to its board of directors for 2024. The CPT is excited to work alongside these leaders as they share their knowledge and expertise through board service.  James Alderson, of La…

Ethics Matters Q1 2024 Last November, 175 business professionals, public accountants, educators and policy setters gathered for the 18th Annual Ensuring Integrity: Audit Conference at Baruch College in New York. Hosted by the Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity and the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT), the conference provides a forum for interaction and…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 A few weeks ago, I was waiting to speak to a group of college student leaders at a workshop. This was the first session of a year-long program, and I was impressed, amazed and disappointed at the same time. I was impressed at the quality of the program, amazed at the…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 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 communicate values to future employers.   The certification program has six modules and…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 The holiday season can be stressful for a number of reasons. From travel to gift giving, most people are running around, trying to keep things organized. For Danielle Lettering, things took an unexpected turn this November.   Lettering posted a video to social media, explaining that her car sustained a horrible fire…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) “Cuffed for a Cause” fundraiser resulted in record success. Held on October 30 during NASBA’s 116th Annual Meeting in New York, NY, the event yielded proceeds exceeding $55,000, marking the campaign as one of the biggest in CPT history.  As part of the…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 Held annually, this competition challenges students to create videos demonstrating ethical dilemmas one might face in their career. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges, junior colleges and universities in the United States and its territories. Participants can win up to $1,000 in prizes.  COMMERCIAL CATEGORY  Videos…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 43 students and 26 schools were represented at the 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO.    Over 5,000 students enrolled in the Ethical Leadership Certification Program.    Three  StudentCPT chapters were established (Jackson State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Alabama State University).   20 Campus Being a Difference Awards were…

Ethics Matters Q4 2023 Thank your guests with a treat, lunch or dinner option. Select guest speakers who are community leaders and have them touch on new ideas and real time ethical dilemmas in their presentations. Offer fun games like ‘Ethics Bingo’ to break the ice. Click here for an example: https://www.studentcpt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CPT_Ethics-Bingo-Editable.pptx Utilize interactive case…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 Speaking effectively is important for leading.  An influential voice is extremely important for ethical leaders who desire to influence more people. Think about it – one of the most effective ways to get people to buy into a concept or follow you as a leader is to articulate points that will…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 Sharrona Reaves serves as director of programs and development for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). In her role, Reaves is responsible for ensuring quality delivery of all CPT professional programs and services, assisting the CPT president with new business and development initiatives, budget preparation and implementation of fundraising…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 In recently published news, Airbnb announced on its website that it will offer eligible Hosts in Massachusetts up to $2,500 in grants for energy-efficient improvements that can reduce their heating and air-conditioning costs. The company is partnering with Abode Energy Management to support Hosts in Massachusetts on their sustainable home improvement…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) launched the Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) in the spring of 2014 and has since acquired over 10,000 certified students in ethical leadership. This interactive online tool allows learners to identify ethical issues, navigate how to respond to ethical dilemmas and enhance their…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 Congratulations are in order for NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) President Alfonzo Alexander. Alexander was recently appointed as the new Board of Directors chair of The PhD Project and the Nashville Public Education Foundation.  The PhD Project (The Project) accomplishes its mission of increasing diversity in the business world…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 The 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held this June in Kansas, MO, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This year’s conference theme was “Uncommon Leadership for Uncommon Times,” reiterating the importance of ethical leadership throughout changes in society.  The SLC was held in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting…

Ethics Matters Q3 2023 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and was honored to attend its 2023 Annual Meeting this August. The BAP conference took place in Las Vegas, NV, and hosted prominent speakers, student leaders, community service outings and competitions. Representatives from…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is a proud professional partner of Beta Alpha Psi and was honored to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting, the organization’s first in-person meeting in two years. The meeting took place in Orlando, FL, July 28-30, and featured prominent student leaders, community service outings,…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 Star Chapter Status Expectations A Star Chapter meets the following criteria: Elects officers annually Has a minimum of five (5) student members Conducts at least four (4) membership meetings and/or activities annually Has chapter members participate in at least one (1) community service activity annually Submits Chapter Information Form, Executive Council…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The CPT is thrilled to have Kent Noble as the newest member of the CPT Board of Directors. As the Bill Daniels Chair of Ethics at the University of Wyoming (UW), Nobel brings principal-based leadership to all his endeavors. He was awarded the the StudentCPT Campus Being a Difference Award and…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is excited to welcome Louisiana to its Ethical Leadership Training Program. With this addition, the CPT training program is successfully being used as a remediation tool by 15 State Boards of Accountancy as part of each of their settlement agreements with practitioners who…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 Many times, we marvel at how certain leaders always seem to get things done. We are often impressed with the successes some leaders attain. At times, we are even surprised by how other leaders may pull a theoretical rabbit out of the hat to accomplish a great feat. As I continue…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) showcased product and service offerings to accounting educators as exhibitors during the American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting, held July 31-August 2, in San Diego, CA. “Growing Our Impact” was the theme of the meeting, which attracted over 1,500 college professors and administrators.…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons franchises recently teamed up for Hurricane Ian relief efforts. The teams visited the American Red Cross of Central Florida to provide assistance for those in need by helping volunteers build comfort kits and kids care packages and deliver the packages to displaced families…

Ethics Matters November/December 2022 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosted its annual fundraiser on October 31, in conjunction with NASBA’s 115th Annual Meeting, in San Diego, CA. Themed as a Hocus Pocus silent auction, the CPT incorporated the spirit of Halloween into the event with attendees ‘scaring up’ fun with the giant…

Ethics Matters August 2022 One of the best things to come from the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was the opportunity for people to meet and connect face-to-face. Business connections were made and forged between the student attendees, NASBA board members and industry leaders. It is safe to say that both students and participants used the…

Ethics Matters August 2022 Within StudentCPT chapters, courses range from being taught fully in-person, hybrid a few times a week or strictly virtual. These circumstances are ever-changing and sometimes force students to go from virtual to in-person within the same month. Communication, trust and guidance have taken a new role when tying ethics in business…

Ethics Matters August 2022 The 2022 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Colorado Springs, CO, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, June 6-8, 2022. This year’s conference theme was “Climbing the Mountains of Leadership,” reiterating the importance of the many levels and foundations to leadership. The SLC was held in conjunction with the NASBA Western…

Ethics Matters August 2022 NASBA’s Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is excited to introduce its newest staff members, Deborah Lederman, Jasmine Jenkins and Brandi Taylor. The CPT staff offers continuous guidance and support throughout the year. We are privileged to have these leaders share their knowledge and professional experience. Brandi Taylor serves as the…

Ethics Matters August 2022 Leading is one of the most challenging undertakings any of us can experience. However, it can also be one of the most rewarding and impactful endeavors. Next month, I will celebrate my 31st year in a formal leadership capacity as a professional. Ironically, I am still learning how to lead, and…

Ethics Matters August 2022 Are you looking for a way to bring ethics training to your professionals? Have the practitioners in your state been leaning into the gray areas of ethical behavior? Have there been violations of your state’s accountancy laws and regulations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Ethical Leadership…

Ethics Matters August 2022 In recent news, IKEA U.S. announced that it joined forces with SunPower to offer home solar solutions in the United States. The Swedish retailer and SunPower Corp., a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, announced that they were teaming up to make solar energy more accessible for everyone. A…

Ethics Matters August 2022 After a two-year break, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic returned to the greens on Monday, March 28, 2022. This annual event, which was paused due to COVID-19, was held at the Governors Club of Tennessee, a beautiful Arnold Palmer Signature Course, in Brentwood, TN. The CPT…

Ethics Matters August 2021 As students prepare to head back to campuses across the United States and travel restrictions are being lifted, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) is gearing up to support 49 StudentCPT chapters and their efforts on campus. The CPT is anticipating increased engagement with in-person activities, including speakers campus…

Ethics Matters August 2021 Each year, the University of Wyoming’s StudentCPT chapter hosts SparkTank, an annual community service event aimed to provide a spark to help nonprofits in Laramie, WY, fulfill their mission and “spark” a sense of community service within the next generation of leaders. “This past fall semester, UW Ethics Club members were…

Ethics Matters August 2021 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) staff recently sat down for a chat with its newest board member, Andrea P. Perry, Esq. Perry, a 2021 Nashville Business Journal Best of the Bar award recipient, is a member and attorney with Bone McAllester Norton PLLC, in Nashville, TN. She concentrates…

Ethics Matters August 2021 Congratulations to the 2021 Ethics in Action Video Competition winners! Students from across the country were invited to submit commercials and short films for a chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes. The competition was split into two judging sequences; Viewer’s Choice – where peers, family members and CPT supporters…

Ethics Matters August 2021 Congratulations to the following StudentCPT chapters for a job well done! Special thanks to StudentCPT officers and chapter advisors for your leadership during an unprecedented year. These chapters continued to spread the good news and promote leadership on their campuses and online. 2020-2021 Golden Star Chapters Belmont University Colorado Mesa University…

Ethics Matters August 2021 According to a recent article in Forbes, billionaire David Geffen recently donated $150 million to the Yale School of Drama. According to the university, this significant donation is the largest ever gift to American theater. Beginning in August, the drama school will be tuition-free for both current and future students in…

Ethics Matters August 2021 From June 7 – 9, 2021, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) hosted the 2021 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) via Zoom, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (CST) each day. During these three days, SLC speakers shared information on relevant topics related to student leadership along with daily training…

Ethics Matters February 2021 The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) invites you to participate in a 15-minute survey to provide valuable feedback on the CPT’s brand strategy. The results of this project will shape future strategies for marketing and communication for the CPT, so your responses are very important. Thank you in advance…

Ethics Matters February 2021 The Lead with Integrity (LWI) Speaker Series is back! Over the course of three days, for one hour each day, national speakers will present on topics such as ethical leadership, equity, integrity, academic honesty, and more. StudentCPT and non StudentCPT leaders alike are invited to join the virtual leadership conference. Learn…

Ethics Matters February 2021 We are excited about this year and what we will accomplish in 2021. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) will go WIDE in 2021. Allow me to explain. Wisdom…At the CPT, we often speak of the value of a mentor. Regardless of age or experience level, we all need…