Description

This course is designed to introduce CPAs to the concept of mental models and how they can be used to sharpen critical thinking and improve ethical, problem-solving and decision-making skills in the accounting profession. Participants will learn about a variety of mental models, including the Map is Not the Territory, First Principles, and the 80/20 Rule, and how to apply them to financial situations. The course will also cover the importance of building a “latticework” of mental models and the limitations of mental models.

Topic Covered:

• Introduction to mental models
• Examples of mental models and their applications in behavioral ethics
• Building a latticework of mental models
• Limitations of mental models
• How to apply mental models to the accounting profession
• Case studies demonstrating the use of mental models in financial decision-making
• Strategies for continuing to learn and expand your mental model toolkit

Who should attend:
This course is intended for CPAs and other accounting professionals who want to sharpen their critical thinking and improve their ethical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.