This course is designed to meet the general ethics requirements for CPAs licensed in various states. It covers IRS Circular 230, AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services, IRS practice issues and the IRC Sec. 6694(a) tax return practitioner penalty. This course is designed to provide the CPA with an ethical framework used to sort through ethical dilemmas. In addition to conceptual theories, it provides detailed guidance on the applicable specific laws, rules, and regulations. Designed to serve a dual purpose, the course provides the tools to spot questionable ethical practices and acts as a detailed reference guide to research the appropriate ethical response to virtually any situation.