Avoiding the slippery slope of ethical pressures

Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures – 2 Hour Version – Part 2

Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures (Part 2) CPE training helps accounting and finance professionals move beyond awareness of ethical pressure and apply practical steps to address ethical challenges and support an ethical organizational culture.

2.0 Hours

Self-Study (On Demand)

Basic

Familiarity with professional ethical principles and workplace decision-making concepts is recommended

$119.50 per year 

⁨Course Description

Ethical challenges do not end with recognizing pressure or understanding how ethical failures develop. Professionals must also be prepared to respond effectively when ethical risks arise and take action that supports ethical behavior within their organizations.

This course builds on the concepts introduced in Part 1 by focusing on how individuals and organizations can respond to ethical pressures once they are identified. Participants explore practical approaches to ethical decision-making, including strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas, reinforcing ethical culture, and preventing small compromises from escalating into more serious ethical failures.

Through behavioral ethics concepts and applied discussion, Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures (Part 2) emphasizes action-oriented steps professionals can take to strengthen ethical judgment and support ethical behavior in real-world workplace situations.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply behavioral ethics concepts to ethical challenges in the workplace
  • Identify practical strategies for responding to ethical pressure
  • Understand how ethical culture influences ethical behavior
  • Recognize steps individuals and organizations can take to prevent ethical failure
  • Strengthen ethical decision-making and accountability

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

  • CPAs in public practice and industry
  • Accounting and finance professionals
  • Professionals responsible for ethical decision-making
  • Individuals seeking practical guidance for addressing ethical pressure

Key Topics Covered

Key topics addressed in this course include:

  • Overview of Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures (Part 2)
  • Responding to Ethical Pressure in the Workplace
  • Behavioral Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making
  • Reinforcing Ethical Culture
  • Preventing Incremental Ethical Compromise
  • Practical Steps to Address Ethical Challenges

Why This Course Matters

Recognizing ethical pressure is only the first step. Professionals must also know how to respond when ethical challenges arise and how to support ethical behavior within their organizations.

Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures (Part 2) helps professionals translate ethical awareness into action by reinforcing ethical culture, accountability, and sound judgment. For broader guidance on ethics and professional conduct, practitioners may refer to resources published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Explore additional Behavioral Ethics CPE courses available through NINJA CPE.

Pricing & Access

$119.50 per year — Unlimited CPE Access

When you enroll, you receive full access to all courses in our catalog for one full year, including this course and every other available offering.

Unlike many CPE providers, we do not charge by the credit hour and we do not impose course expiration dates. Once you’re enrolled:

  • All courses are included — no per-course or per-credit fees
  • Your access lasts for a full year from your enrollment date
  • Your completed course certificates remain available in your portal
  • You can complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule

This single annual enrollment gives you the flexibility to earn CPE hours when you need them — without worrying about expiring credits or additional costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course NASBA-compliant?

Yes. This course meets NASBA CPE requirements.

How is the course delivered?

On-demand, self-study format with quizzes for knowledge checks.

Can I complete this course at my own pace?

Yes. You may start, stop, and resume the course as needed.