The Ethics and Professional Skills module (EPSM)

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EPSM service update 16 March 2023

We'd like to alert affiliate that some problems have emerged with the platform that supports our Ethics and Professional Skills Module which could result in disruption to your service and a risk that your progress is not recorded. 

The platform is still accessible and we're working to resolve this as quickly as possible.  We apologise for this disruption and will update you as soon as we can.

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Increasingly, and rightly, clients are demanding accountants that are well versed in the latest ethics of accounting practice. By being grounded in real business examples and covering the full range of advanced ethical and professional skills, the Ethics and Professional Skills module gives you a real edge when applying to discerning potential employers.

The module comprises of ten units and lasts approximately 15 hours. Topics covered include communications, commercial, innovation, analysis and evaluation skills.

2021 EPSM changes

Anyone registering for the module from 7 April 2021 will have to complete a peer assessment component being introduced to Unit 8 of the module. 

"The ethics module was a great way to help me to understand the ethical behaviour required of me as a professional accountant"

Daniel - Financial analyst at Comptroller NYC

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