Podcast: Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 19 - From CFO to Whistleblower
After completion of the course, the learner should be able to:
- Recall the ethical responsibilities of CPAs when confronted with potential fraud or misconduct in the workplace.
- Identify strategies for managing financial operations during periods of rapid organizational growth and limited cash flow.
- Apply principles of organizational turnaround, including value-driven leadership and operational restructuring, to restore profitability.
Instructor bio
Michael Potenza earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and his Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering from The Cooper Union. He received his Master of Science in Accounting from Devry University, and finally his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s Law School. Mike is a licensed CPA, Professional Engineer and admitted into the NY State Bar. Mike first started teaching for Becker in 1998 and took on new responsibilities every year related to teaching additional classes, content development and textbook editing. In 2021, Mike joined the Becker team in a full-time role as Director of Exam Curriculum and was responsible for CPA and CMA Curriculum Development, New Product Curriculum Development, as well as Academic Support. Mike now serves as Senior Director of Instruction, he is a Becker National Instructor and still teaches REG, FAR, ISC and TCP for CPA and he also teaches for CMA and EA.
Education
- The Cooper Union
- Bachelor's in Engineering
- Master's in Structural Engineering
- Devry University
- Master's in Accounting
- St. John's University
- JD
Licenses & credentials
- CPA
- EA
- JD
- PE
Teaching & instruction
Organizations
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