K2’s Ethics and Technology
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 0
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Industry | Ethics
- Faculty:
- Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 4 hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
With the explosion of technology over the past thirty years, one fair question is, “what are the ethical considerations and impacts related to this technology?” Of course, practical technology issues such as data privacy and security undoubtedly carry ethical K2’s Ethics And Technology considerations. However, technology also affects the ethics associated with work-life balance, the digital divide, training needs, copyrights, and fraud, to name a few.
This course will teach you about “technoethics” and its implications for individuals and organizations. To that end, you will explore many current and emerging issues associated with ethics and technology, such as copyrights, cybercrimes, privacy versus security, and geo-tracking technologies. Given the profound implications of ethics and technology, this could be the most impactful session you will ever attend.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Distinguish between ethics and morals
- Define technoethics and identify examples of business ethics issues and how they are affected by technology
- Recognize the influence of technology on ethics requirements in Codes of Conduct
- List at least five examples of potential ethics issues associated with leading technologies today
Major Subjects
- Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws
- Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses
- Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.47 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| K2’s Ethics and Technology Handout (3.1 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Related Seminars and Products
Director, Strategic Relationships
K2 Enterprises, LLC
Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, writes for multiple accounting media outlets, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). Mr. Tankersley has over 25 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Brian started teaching CPA review courses in 1997, and currently works with Yaeger CPA Review.
Tankersley has been recognized eight times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Brian has made presentations in 48 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He has received numerous awards for his writing and speaking from state CPA societies. Brian has presented sessions at most major national accounting technology conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Summit, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference.
Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.
Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.
Dates
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Thu, May 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Jul 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Fri, Aug 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EST
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Sat, Nov 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EST
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Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EST
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Mon, Dec 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EST
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Mon, Feb 16, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EST
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Sat, Feb 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EST
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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:37 PM EDT
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Tue, Apr 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Thu, May 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:37 PM EDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Original Recording Date 2025Date Added to Catalog 03/17/2025
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For CPAs who desire a deeper understanding of key ethical issues facing the profession today
Course Developer K2 Enterprises
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet BasedComplaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration