Why People Are Irrational, Biased and Emotional With Money

Course Details

Date

Monday, April 28, 2025

2:00pm – 4:00pm (Registration: 3:02pm)

Location

Online

Field of Study

Ethics

CPE Credit

2 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Overview

Vendor

CPA Crossings

Prerequisites

While no specific knowledge is required to take this course, it may be beneficial to have a basic understanding of financial concepts and terminology.

Description

In this course, we will explore the psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to irrational and biased money decision-making. We will examine the role of cognitive biases and emotions in financial decision-making, and discuss strategies for overcoming these biases to make more rational financial choices. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:
  • Common irrational money decisions
  • Cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making and ethical behavior
  • Mental accounting
  • The ostrich effect
  • Present bias
  • Sunk-cost fallacy
  • Anchoring bias
  • Status quo bias
  • The bandwagon effect
  • Emotional responses in money decisions
  • Objectives

    After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

    • Recognize the psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to irrational and biased money decision-making
    • Identify common cognitive biases that impact financial decision-making
    • Identify the role of mental accounting in financial decision-making
    • Recognize the dangers of the ostrich effect in financial planning
    • Use strategies for overcoming cognitive biases and emotions in financial decision-making
    • Recognize the impact of present bias on financial planning
    • Recognize the pitfalls of the sunk-cost fallacy in financial decision-making
    • Identify the role of anchoring bias in financial decision-making
    • Recognize the impact of status quo bias on financial decision-making
    • Recognize the dangers of the bandwagon effect in financial planning

    Designed For

    This course is intended for anyone interested in improving their financial decision-making skills, including individuals, financial professionals, and business owners. It will be especially useful for those who have struggled with making irrational or biased financial choices in the past.

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