FINA 3840 Ethics in Finance

Year
Year 3
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description

An examination of professional ethical standards and moral dilemmas for accountants and financial advisors in practice.

About this course

This course explores the professional ethical standards and moral dilemmas encountered by accountants and financial advisors in practice. Students will analyse real-world scenarios to understand how ethical principles apply in professional settings.

Who takes this course

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

  • Identify ethical conflicts in accounting and financial advisory contexts
  • Apply professional codes of conduct to complex client scenarios
  • Evaluate the impact of regulatory frameworks on ethical decision-making
  • Develop strategies for maintaining integrity under professional pressure

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Mid-term case study analysis 30
Final research paper 40
Participation and class discussions 30