Overview
Learn to improve decisions by developing an awareness of cognitive biases.
Description
The course provides a concise overview of cognitive biases. These are thinking errors and “brain bugs” that may distort perceptions, compromise ethics, trigger inaccurate judgments, and spark illogical interpretations in your accounting work. Discover the most common types of cognitive biases in the accounting profession, and how to recognize and address these flaws and blind spots in your “mental firmware”.
Applicable For
Practitioners who want to improve their decisions by developing an awareness of the biases that may affect their thought process and problem-solving
Content
- Cognitive bias fundamentals
- Behavioral insights principles
- Why cognitive bias is not necessarily bad
- How cognitive bias is used to influence your behavior as a consumer
- Common cognitive errors in accounting
- Why good accountants do bad audits
- Strategies to address cognitive bias
- How to prime yourself and your environment to make better decisions
Prerequisite
Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.
Seminar Leader
Garth Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
What to Expect
Within two business days of completed registration and payment; an email with the seminar link will be sent from CPA Manitoba. The email will include a link to the course and a coupon code. Access to this course expires 90 days after purchase.
Technical Help
Technical support will be accessible by email. Contact information will be included in the email with your coupon code.
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