Code of Ethics for professional accountants summary PDF

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Code of Ethics for professional accountants summary PDF
Faiyaz Farhan

The mission of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is "worldwide development and enhancement of an accountancy profession with harmonized standards, able to provide services of consistently high quality in the public interest."

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Background

In June 2005, the IESBA (formerly the Ethics Committee) issued a revised Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. The revised Code establishes a conceptual framework for all professional accountants to ensure compliance with the five fundamental principles of ethics:

Integrity.

      A professional accountant should be straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships

Objectivity.

      A professional accountant should not allow bias, conflict of interest or undue influence of others.

Professional Competence and Due Care.

      A professional accountant has a continuing duty to maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that a client or employer receives competent professional services based on current developments in practice, legislation and techniques. A professional accountant should act diligently and in accordance with applicable technical and professional standards when providing professional services.

Confidentiality.

      A professional accountant should respect the confidentiality of information acquired as a result of professional and business relationships and should not disclose any such information to third parties without proper and specific authority unless there is a legal or professional right or duty to disclose. Confidential information acquired as a result of professional and business relationships should not be used for the personal advantage of the professional accountant or third parties.

Professional Behavior.

      A professional accountant should comply with the relevant laws and regulations and should avoid any action that discredits the profession.

What are fundamental principles of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants?

The fundamental principles within the Code – integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behavior – establish the standard of behavior expected of a professional accountant (PA) and it reflects the profession's recognition of its public interest responsibility.

What are the five basic principles in professional ethics PDF?

CIMA's Code of Ethics applies to all members and registered students. It is divided into three sections, and is underpinned by the five fundamental principles of Integrity, Objectivity, Professional competence and due care, Confidentiality, and Professional behaviour.

Why code of ethics is important to professional accountants?

This Code provides a framework to assist a professional accountant to identify, evaluate and respond to threats to compliance with the fundamental principles.

What are the five fundamental ethics of conduct of a professional accountant?

The revised Code establishes a conceptual framework for all professional accountants to ensure compliance with the five fundamental principles of ethics:.
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