Mental Models for CPAs: How to Use Cognitive Frameworks
Date/Time
3/3/2025
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Central
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Central
Course Registration
Credits
2 Credits
Event Type(s)
Webinars
Event Description
This course is designed to introduce CPAs to the concept of mental models and how they can be used to 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. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Distinguish between mental models and explain their importance in decision-making
Identify and describe a variety of mental models
Apply mental models to financial situations
Recognize the importance of building a latticework of mental models
Recognize the limitations of mental models and seek out additional information as needed
Analyze case studies demonstrating the use of mental models in financial decision-making
Develop strategies for continuing to learn and expand your mental model toolkit
Instructor:
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
Fields of Study:
Behavioral Ethics
Major Topics:
Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Distinguish between mental models and explain their importance in decision-making
Identify and describe a variety of mental models
Apply mental models to financial situations
Recognize the importance of building a latticework of mental models
Recognize the limitations of mental models and seek out additional information as needed
Analyze case studies demonstrating the use of mental models in financial decision-making
Develop strategies for continuing to learn and expand your mental model toolkit
Instructor:
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
Fields of Study:
Behavioral Ethics
Major Topics:
The major topics covered in this course include:
- 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
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Webinar
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