Theranos: A Powerful Ethics Lesson for Today’s CPAs
The collapse of Theranos remains one of the most widely discussed corporate failures of the last decade—and for good reason. What was once valued at $9 billion unraveled into criminal charges, misleading disclosures, governance failures, and a stunning erosion of professional ethics. For CPAs, the Theranos case serves as a powerful reminder that ethical judgment, skepticism, and accountability are not optional—they are essential to protecting the public interest.
The Professional Ethics: The Theranos Story course transforms this high-profile scandal into a learning experience that helps CPAs identify ethical warning signs, evaluate organizational behavior, and better understand how fraud can escalate when oversight breaks down. It also provides meaningful opportunities for professionals seeking NASBA approved ethics CPE, individuals needing state specific ethics credits, or CPAs exploring modern challenges such as AI ethics for CPAs US.
