November 13th Lunch n' Learn & Ethics Webinar

On Wednesday, November 13th a combined monthly meeting, educational Lunch 'n Learn (LnL), and training webinar will be sponsored by the Des Moines Chapter of the AGA. Lunch (BYOL) begins at 11:30 am, followed by a brief business meeting. The LnL presentation begins at 12:00 pm followed by the webinar from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Lunch ‘n Learn: “Alignment and the Inherent Risks?” presented by Natalie Storm, Financial Manager, with HHS.

We hear a lot about professional ethics being at the foundation of the accountability profession. In the words of former Supreme Court Justice Potter Steward, which are embedded in AGA’s Code of Ethics, “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” But given the fast pace and demands of our daily lives, how often do we really think about what being ethical means? Is it something we simply try to comply with to check an imaginary box, or is it integral to how we live our personal and professional lives? Has the ethical bar in government and throughout society been lowered so much that the public trust may never be recovered? And what can we do as accountability professionals to help rebuild trust by all Americans?

1. The current ethical environment and why it is important public trust be restored.

2. The rationale and expectations of AGA’s Code of Ethics and how to navigate the Ethics webpage and benefit from the materials available.

3. Actions we must all take to support strong ethics to restore trust.

4. Emerging ethical issues, such as the use and control of Artificial Intelligence.

· Melinda DeCourt, CGFM, CPA, Principal Sikich

· Jennifer Paperman, Quality Assurance Manager, NY Office of State Comptroller State Government Accountability

· Mark Reger, CPA, retired Deputy Controller US Office of Management and Budget

· Dave Cotton, CGFM, CPA, CFE, Chairman Emeritus, Cotton – A Sikich Company

· Jeff Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CFE, CGMA, Senior Executive Advisor – Consultant Independent Contractor, KPMG Gov’t Institute

CPE: One (1) CPE is offered for the lunch meeting and two (2) for the web conference. This meeting will be held in Grimes Building, Room B100, 400 E 14th St, Des Moines IA 50319.

Chapter Charity for November/December – AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport (https://www.aheinz57.com/).

For additional information, please email Kaylynn Short – [email protected]

Check our Chapter Website for additional Continuing Education opportunities.

Host or Publisher Association of Government Accountants, Des Moines Chapter