Ethics in Practice

Ethics in Practice explores the critical role ethics plays in accounting, tax practice, and professional advisory work.

In a profession built on trust, ethical decision making is not optional—it is fundamental. Ethics in Practice explores the critical role ethics plays in accounting, tax practice, and professional advisory work. This program unpacks why society places such immense trust in accountants, the pressures that challenge ethical judgment, and the frameworks that enable professionals to act with integrity even in complex or high stakes environments making is not optional—it is fundamental. stakes environments.making is not optional—it is fundamental. stakes environments.

We will examine real world SMSF case studies and explain how professional codes, fiduciary obligations, behavioural drivers, and cognitive biases shape ethical conduct world SMSF case studies and explain how professional codes, fiduciary obligations, behavioural drivers, and cognitive biases shape ethical conduct.world SMSF case studies and explain how professional codes, fiduciary obligations, behavioural drivers, and cognitive biases shape ethical conduct.

Date & Details

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Time
2:00pm - 3:15pm AEST
1:30pm SA
1:00pm QLD
12:30pm NT
11:00am WA

What we cover

On completion, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of ethics in a trusted profession
Define ethics and its role in professional judgment
Understand and apply professional codes
Apply ethical theories to practical dilemmas
Demonstrate ethical awareness and judgment

Conrad Gilbert

Professionalism & Governance Specialist, Knowledge Shop

Conrad has over 35 years of experience in financial services. He works with professionals to navigate the practical impact of change on their practices and clients.

In addition to his work with Knowledge Shop, Conrad is currently completing a PhD at Griffith University. He holds an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Qld, a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Studies, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University.