This course is designed to provide an overview of United States federal employee conduct violations and what lessons they provide for accountants related to ethical behavior. Participants learn about the various types of conduct violations that can occur in the federal workforce, including abuse of position, bribery, conflicts of interest, fraud, gift violations, misuse of government resources and personnel, and political activity violations.

Program Content:

  • Definition and examples of federal employee conduct violations
  • The impact of conduct violations on individuals and organizations
  • The role of personal ethics in the federal workforce
  • Consequences of violating ethical standards
  • Strategies for preventing and addressing conduct violations
  • Case studies of federal employee conduct violations
  • Lessons learned from conduct violation cases

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for individuals who are keen on acquiring a deeper understanding of ethical standards and wish to delve into thought-provoking case studies involving moral failures within the United States federal government.

The session is particularly beneficial for professionals who wish to promote a culture of integrity within their organizations, and how to better prepare for and manage ethical dilemmas.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify federal employee conduct violations and provide examples.
  • Recognize and analyze the impact of conduct violations on individuals and organizations.
  • Explore and evaluate the importance of personal ethics in the federal workforce.
  • Identify the consequences of violating ethical standards.
  • Discover and develop strategies for preventing and addressing conduct violations.
  • Identify and analyze case studies of federal employee conduct violations.
  • Identify lessons learned from conduct violation cases and apply them to future situations.
Last updated/reviewed: March 4, 2024
2 Reviews (6 ratings)

Reviews

5
Anonymous Author
Great examples. I had no idea how cunning some folks could be on devising ways to scam the goverment, either as an employee, officer or contractor.

5
Anonymous Author
Simple and easy to follow. Reviews concepts such as ethical conduct and moral misjudgments. Interesting.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

Prior knowledge of ethical principles and federal employment policies is recommended but not required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Course Agenda7:16
  Introduction 5:36
  Categories of Violations - Part 116:36
  Categories of Violations - Part 218:58
  Categories of Violations - Part 314:04
  Categories of Violations - Part 418:48
  General Principles of Conduct2:28
  Lesson Learned for Accountants8:46
  Ethical Dilemmas8:38
  Key Takeaways3:24
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Federal Employee Conduct Violations: Studying Moral Failures1:44:34
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: Federal Employee Conduct Violations: Studying Moral FailuresPDF
  Federal Employee Conduct Violations: Studying Moral Failures GlossaryPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam