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3\u003Cbr>3\u003Cbr>6 |\n| What is a profession?\u003Cbr>Self-regulation\u003Cbr>From self-regulation to a co-regulatory process | 8\u003Cbr>9\u003Cbr>10 |\n| What is a professional?\u003Cbr>The accounting profession – traditional vs market control view\u003Cbr>Trust and professions | 10\u003Cbr>11\u003Cbr>11 |\n| Attributes of a profession | 12 |\n| The Profession’s regulatory process\u003Cbr>APESB\u003Cbr>Quality Assurance process\u003Cbr>Professional discipline | 18\u003Cbr>18\u003Cbr>19\u003Cbr>20 |\n\n\n| Part B: Interaction with Society | 24 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Accounting roles, activities and relationships | 24 |\n| Social impact of accounting\u003Cbr>Example: depreciation and behaviour | 32\u003Cbr>32 |\n| Credibility of the profession\u003Cbr>Credibility under challenge\u003Cbr>Key issues causing reduced credibility\u003Cbr>Restoring credibility to accounting | 34\u003Cbr>34\u003Cbr>34\u003Cbr>36 |\n| Capability considerations\u003Cbr>Business leadership capabilities\u003Cbr>Technical skills, knowledge and experience\u003Cbr>Soft skills, knowledge and experience | 37\u003Cbr>37\u003Cbr>38\u003Cbr>38 |\n\n| Systematic\u003Cbr>body of theory\u003Cbr>and knowledge | Skills and expertise supported by a well-founded body of knowledge Educational approach one of lifelong learning\u003Cbr>Regulated education programs to ensure an equivalent level of knowledge and competence for all members of the profession\u003Cbr>In accounting for example, this includes the theory and practice of financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and accounting/business information systems. It also involves knowledge of elements of the law (such as commercial law, corporate law, taxation law), economics and quantitative methods. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Extensive education process for its members\u003Cbr>p13 | Knowledge that is not generally obtained by members of the general public Ongoing professional development requirement\u003Cbr>To become a member of a profession, individuals must go through an extensive period of education, including an examination process. There are probably also requirements for continuing professional education and development after entry to membership. |\n| Ideal of service to the community\u003Cbr>p13 | In exchange for the monopoly power Power to be used in the public interest\u003Cbr>Lack of adherence (erosion of public trust) may lead to reductions of autonomy, authority and reputation\u003Cbr>The wellbeing of society: enable the efficient and orderly functioning of business, not for profit and govt enterprises. Support better decision making\u003Cbr>Pursuit of excellence: performance of the professional (build skills etc)\u003Cbr>Community service: provide time and skills pro bono\u003Cbr>A profession presents itself as a body of people who have an ideal of providing a service to the community that focuses on the well-being of society, the pursuit of excellence, and community service, including philanthropy. Professionals take the same degree of care, skill and responsibility in unpaid as paid work. Public trust in a profession is based largely on this service ideal. |\n| High degree of\u003Cbr>autonomy and\u003Cbr>independence\u003Cbr>p14 | Self regulation / co-regulation\u003Cbr>The extent of autonomy will depend on the consistent demonstration of ethical and professional standards\u003Cbr>Because of its competence in a specific area of expertise, a profession is generally still allowed a large amount of autonomy, with small amounts of external regulation, so that the profession is able to establish its own standards of practice. These features historically led to self-regulation in the profession, and a high degree of discipline. Although self-regulation is being replaced with co-regulation following recent scandals, the onus is still on the individual accountant to have a self-principled, ethical and responsible approach. |\n| Code of ethics\u003Cbr>for members\u003Cbr>p15 | Sourced from APESB 2013, various other APES statements, constitution of CPA Australia, relevant legislation.\u003Cbr>Global markets ","cbCaiaqLi5gApY88","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaqLi5gApY88","pdf",1055572,"English","# Part A: Accountants as members of a profession\n## Public interest or self-interest?\n## What is a profession?\n## What is a professional?\n## Attributes of a profession\n## The Profession’s regulatory process\n# Part B: Interaction with Society\n## Accounting roles, activities and relationships\n## Credibility of the profession\n## Capability considerations","[{\"question\":\"How do these notes distinguish public interest from self-interest for accountants?\",\"answer\":\"They frame responsible decision making as serving the public interest, while recognizing potential self-interest and the need for ethical judgment to avoid erosion of public trust.\"},{\"question\":\"What regulatory mechanisms are discussed for the accounting profession?\",\"answer\":\"The notes describe self-regulation and co-regulation, and outline the profession’s regulatory process including APESB, quality assurance, and professional discipline.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does professional education and ongoing development matter?\",\"answer\":\"They emphasize extensive education and examination before membership, plus continuing professional development after entry, to ensure an equivalent level of knowledge and competence for all members.\"}]","CPA Australia - Ethics and Governance - 3rd Edition - Notes | PDF",25]