Social media has created new ethical and reputational risks for professionals. This practical webinar examines inappropriate online behaviour, confidentiality breaches, misleading marketing, workplace misconduct, political commentary, and digital professionalism. Delegates will learn how online conduct can impact professional reputation, employment relationships, and regulatory compliance.
A modern and highly practical ethics webinar series designed for accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, compliance professionals, and finance leaders navigating today’s rapidly changing business environment. This series tackles real-world ethical dilemmas involving artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, social media conduct, fraud risks, independence threats, workplace pressures, client relationships, and digital transformation — with direct links to the IRBA Code of Professional Conduct, King IV™, ISQM 1, and emerging technology risks.
Delegates will explore real-life examples where social media posts, online arguments, inappropriate comments, and confidential disclosures created disciplinary and legal consequences. The webinar also examines how firms can develop practical social media policies while protecting both business reputation and employee rights.
Key Topics:
• Social media risks for professionals
• Confidentiality breaches online
• WhatsApp and email misconduct
• Misleading financial advice online
• Personal branding vs professionalism
• Screenshots, leaks, and digital evidence
• Cyberbullying and workplace ethics
• Creating ethical social media policies
• Accountants
• Auditors
• HR professionals
• Compliance officers
• Managers and partners
• Marketing teams
• Young professionals and trainees
