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Programme Objective

A professional accountant has a responsibility to act in the public interest and comply with the fundamental principles of integrity and professional behaviour.

How do we then decide whether to whistle blow under the circumstances?

This course will explore the ethical issues and considerations surrounding whistleblowing.

Programme Outline

What is whistleblowing?
Duty to blow the whistle under legal or regulatory reasons
- Money laundering and terrorist financing
- Corruption
Ethical duty to blow the whistle
- Factors to consider before blowing the whistle
- Is it the right matter for whistle blowing?
- How much evidence do I need to have?
- Is there an approved channel for whistle blowing?
- Is there legal protection?
- Reasons for not blowing the whistle?

Pre-requisites
Please take note of the following admission requirements:

Trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course
Display your official name (as per NRIC) in Zoom, to facilitate attendance taking

Training Methodology
Lecture style, with practical illustrations and interactive discussions

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

This programme is intended for professional accountants who would like to understand more about whistleblowing and the various considerations.

Schedule & Fees

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find out more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.

Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

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