Governance, Accountability, and the Accountant’s Ethical Role: Where the Line Is Drawn

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Introduction

Accountants operate at the centre of governance and accountability. This session explains where ethical responsibility begins, where it ends, and where professionals get exposed. 

Category: Ethics

Channel 2: Growth


Information

Available from: 20 October 2026, 14:00

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 2


What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  • How governance and ethics connect in practice 
  • Where accountability sits for accountants 
  • Why ethical pressure increases in decision making 
  • How small compromises escalate into failure 
  • Where professionals are often blamed 
  • How to protect ethical independence 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Ethics.


Presenter

Dr Cornelie Crous

Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the UFS Business School. Specialises in financial strategy, corporate governance, and integrated reporting with a strong focus on higher education and ethical research leadership.


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