The Remote Office: Regulatory and Ethical Considerations (Video) (Course Id 2174)

Technology has transformed the accounting profession. We are no longer bound by cubicles, office walls, or state lines. Modern accounting practices avail themselves to talent without physical limitations. However, we as a professional must be ever mindful of regulatory standards and the safeguarding of confidential client information given this new remote office environment. In this session, we’ll begin with a discussion of accounting ethics and recent trends. We’ll then move into a larger discussion of remote work ethics considerations for employees including:

1. Federal and State regulatory standards for confidential information.
2. Risk mitigation tips in the event of a data breach, and
3. Best practices for employees when working at a remote location.

Course Learning Objectives

1) Recall which branch of ethics is closely aligned with regulatory guidance in organizations. 2) Identify prevailing global trends in business ethics. 3) Recall which regulatory standards apply to tax practitioners concerning confidential client records. 4) Identify which states have adopted privacy laws for business entities. 5) Recall best practices in connection with remote workers.