Personal Ethics as the last line of defence

Ethical problems rarely announce themselves. They usually show up as “quick fixes”, client pressure, or small shortcuts that seem harmless at the time. This session focuses on personal ethics and how individual behaviour directly affects professional credibility and trust. Delegates will explore how ethical decisions are influenced by stress, fear, incentives, and relationships, and why good people sometimes make bad choices. The session explains ethics in simple, practical terms, without theory or moral lectures. The focus is on real-life situations faced by accountants, bookkeepers, and finance professionals. By the end of the session, delegates will better understand their own ethical decision-making, recognise risk early, and feel more confident standing their ground when it matters most.