Professional Ethics: A Boeing Story

Boeing, a global aerospace giant, has been embroiled in ethical controversies over recent years, particularly surrounding the development of the 737 MAX aircraft. The company faced allegations of prioritizing profits over safety, leading to catastrophic crashes.

This course will explore Boeing's lack of ethical decision-making and critical thinking and the broader implications for corporate governance and compliance, especially relevant for CPAs.

This course critically examines the ethical challenges faced by Boeing in recent years, particularly its lack of ethical decision-making and critical thinking, and explores how these failures can serve as vital lessons for CPAs.

Through the lens of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Five Pillars of Ethics, participants will gain insights into how Boeing's decisions have impacted corporate governance, accountability, and financial transparency.

CPAs play a crucial role in upholding ethical standards within organizations, and this course will equip them with the tools to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, avoid conflicts of interest, and promote integrity in the workplace.