Professional Ethics for Illinois CPAs - 2025 (Text Based)

This 4-hour course is designed to meet the 4-hour Ethics CPE requirement for Illinois CPAs.  It provides an overview of ethical thought along with the core values of the CPA profession and the application of these values to ethical reasoning.  The Illinois statutes and rules regarding continuing professional education and peer review as well as the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct are covered in detail.  Case studies are utilized throughout the course to emphasize material.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define ethics from an overall and professional perspective
2. Describe the Illinois statutes and rules governing continuing professional education and peer review
3. Describe the ethical standards contained in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

Instructional Method: Self-Study

Review Date: 07/03/2025

Required Components: Written Materials

CPE Final Exam Required Passage Grade: 70%

Please Note: This course must be completed within 1 year of the date of receipt of this course for CPE Credit

Prerequisites:  None

Level: Basic

NASBA Category: Regulatory Ethics

Recommended CPE: 4

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