CFO Series: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison?

Description

Creativity is one of the top ten most desirable traits, but should everyone, including accountants, be creative? Are there exceptions? What are the positives and the negatives of creativity? Creativity can be used for good, but creativity can also lead to seriously unethical behaviors. There is a strong relationship between creativity and dishonesty. We will review the negative consequences of creativity and discuss how to properly utilize resourcefulness and imagination. The title is not rhetorical – creativity can easily be great or disreputable. Learn how to make it work for you and be ethical.

Objective

After attending this presentation, you will be able to... Analyze the role of creativity in unethical behavior. Asses the causes of fraud. Utilize creativity in a beneficial manner.

Attendee Information

Don Minges, MBA

Required Knowledge

None, preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.

Who Should Attend

Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization.