The State of the Art in Accounting Ethics Education-Patrick Kelly Slides

Patrick Kelly Slides

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The document is an excerpt from a webinar presented by Patrick Kelly, a Professor of Accountancy at Providence College, focusing on emerging issues in accounting ethics education. The presentation highlights two main topics: ethical leadership engagement and competitive case analyses.<br /><br />Ethical leadership engagement is essential for developing future leaders in accounting, a field that often lacks comprehensive leadership training. Kelly integrates leadership topics into a graduate accounting ethics course, emphasizing different leadership models such as servant, transformational, and transactional leadership. Students explore ethical theories and participate in weekly activities such as team debates, professional standards discussions, and reflection journals.<br /><br />Students also engage in a Leader/Ethics Case Research Project, analyzing historical cases of ethical failure and moral exemplars to reinforce course lessons. These activities prepare students to address the ethical challenges they'll face in their careers.<br /><br />The second focus, competitive case analyses, involves involving students in ethics competitions that cover contemporary issues like AI’s impact, driverless automobiles, and sports betting. Teams develop solutions and present them to panels of judges, with opportunities to advance and win financial awards. These analyses teach critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical reasoning while providing real-world experience and networking opportunities.<br /><br />Patrick Kelly's approach emphasizes practical learning and the development of critical thinking skills through competitions that mimic real-world ethical dilemmas. This engaged learning model enriches students’ educational experience, enhancing their resumes and interview prospects while preparing them to be ethical leaders in the business community. The program also benefits from strong institutional support, contributing to its success and potential as a model for other education programs.

Keywords

accounting ethics

ethical leadership

leadership models

case analyses

AI impact

transformational leadership

ethical reasoning

real-world experience

engaged learning

Patrick Kelly