Judy L. Woods, Of Counsel, Krieg DeVault LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Accountants' Practical Ethics Guide: 2022 Perspective LIVE Webcast

Top Quote The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Judy L. Woods, Of Counsel, Krieg DeVault LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Accountants' Practical Ethics Guide: 2022 Perspective.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM ET. End Quote
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    About Judy L. Woods
    Judy L. Woods is a member of Krieg DeVault, LLP’s Litigation Group and serves on the firm’s Professional Standards Committee. She focuses on complex commercial and “bet the company” litigation, including antitrust, class actions, shareholder and corporate governance disputes, international contracts, finance and business disputes, False Claim Act, fraud, RICO, and other business disputes. Prior to her entry into private law practice, Ms. Woods was employed as a strategic planning officer for a large national bank where she worked on bank mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic planning for all bank departments. Ms. Woods also worked for a private accounting firm, supervising fraud and abuse and compliance audit teams, particularly for organizations with Department of Labor contracts.

    About Krieg DeVault LLP
    Krieg DeVault is a full-service law firm with 7 regional offices and a diversified commercial law practice that encompasses more than 30 areas of service. For clients throughout the Midwest and across the country, Krieg DeVault provides clear, practical legal advice that takes in the big picture without losing sight of the details. The firm is a recognized leader in areas such as commercial and civil litigation, banking and financial services, health care law, corporate and securities law, employment law and employee benefits, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, public finance, municipal law, environmental, real estate, internal and government investigations, non-profit, education law, sports law, governmental relations, construction, tax and insurance law, as well as other fields. The firm offers clear, practical advice based on in-depth knowledge of each client’s circumstances and needs, as well as the industry in which it operates.

    Event Summary
    As watchdogs of the business world, public accountants are expected to comply with robust ethical standards and demonstrate integrity and professional competence in their work. However, the rise of technological innovations and the shifting regulatory landscape have significantly impacted the accounting industry and placed greater demands on professional accountants.

    Thus, to keep up with today’s rapidly evolving environment, accountants must understand how current ethical standards apply to these changes and remain up to date with new ethics guidelines.

    Join a panel of distinguished thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they delve into an in-depth discussion of the latest updates in the code of ethics for professional accountants initiated by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). Speakers will also offer best practices to help guide accountants through today’s pressing ethical and independence challenges.

    Key issues that will be covered in this course are:
    • Distinctions between Ethics and Compliance
    • Benefits of a Strong Ethical “Tone at the Top”
    • Key Elements of Compliance: Prevention, Detection, Correction
    • Evaluating Ethical Red Flags and Exercising Professional Judgment
    • Creating and Implementing an Ethical Culture

    Who Should Attend:
    • Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel
    • Finance and Accounting Management
    • Controllers and CPA Staff
    • Audit Committee member
    • Internal Audit and Compliance Personnel
    • Business Advisors dealing with Ethical and Compliance Issues

    About The Knowledge Group
    Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has been at the forefront of providing quality continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants, financial executives, risk and compliance specialists, human resources professionals, technology officers, and business consultants in a wide range of industries.

    The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education by bringing forth relevant content you can’t get anywhere else.

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