Build resilience in uncertain times, strengthen ethical decision-making, and use risk and data governance to support smarter, more responsible organisations.
Description
CPA Australia has partnered with Learnsignal to bring you a collection of courses specifically designed for accounting & finance professionals. Boost your skills and stay future-ready by accessing an extensive library of in-demand professional courses which will equip both employees and employers with the essential skills and knowledge to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.
In a world characterised by increasing complexity and uncertainty, effective risk management, data governance, and ethical standards are crucial for organisations striving to achieve their objectives while maintaining resilience and integrity.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage risk, utilise data within an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, and uphold strong ethical principles. Ethics is a system of moral principles and is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as moral philosophy.
In a financial crisis, asset prices see a steep decline in value, businesses and consumers are unable to pay their debts, and financial institutions experience liquidity shortages. A financial crisis may be limited to banks or spread throughout a single economy, the economy of a region, or economies worldwide.
Key topics:
- Examples of Financial Disasters
- Reputational Risk Issues
- Major Financial Crises and Lessons Learned
- Global Financial Crisis
- IFAC's Code of Ethics
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials.
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IMPORTANT: You must complete this course and assessment by the expiry date. Extensions to this timeframe will not be provided.
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Learning objectives
- Analyse major financial disasters such as Lehman Brothers and LTCM to identify key risk management failures and their consequences.
- Recognise the impact of reputational risk and evaluate how transparency, ethics, and governance influence stakeholder trust and long-term stability.
- Explain the foundational principles of risk management and governance.
- Trace the root causes of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and explain how factors like subprime lending and securitisation contributed to systemic collapse.
- Recognise the critical role of ethics in risk management and how financial disasters can offer valuable lessons.
- Define regulatory frameworks and the role of governance in mitigating risks.
Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Risk management professionals
- Auditors and assurance practitioners
- Accountants and finance professionals
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Business leaders and managers