CODE OF ETHICS
Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants (AICAMC) has a code of ethics that all members are expected to adhere to. Here are some of the key principles of the AICAMC's code of ethics:
- Professional competence: Members are expected to maintain the highest level of professional competence and continuously update their knowledge and skills.
- Integrity: Members must maintain the integrity and dignity of the profession, and act with honesty and objectivity in all their professional activities.
- Confidentiality: Members must maintain confidentiality in relation to all information obtained in the course of their professional work, unless authorized or required by law to disclose it.
- Objectivity: Members must maintain an objective and independent viewpoint in all their professional activities and must not allow bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence to affect their judgments.
- Professional behavior: Members must behave in a professional manner at all times and must not engage in any activity that would bring the profession into disrepute.
- Respect: Members must treat all clients, colleagues, and stakeholders with respect and courtesy, regardless of differences in opinions or backgrounds.
- Compliance with laws and regulations: Members must comply with all laws and regulations that relate to their professional activities.
The AICAMC believes that adherence to these principles is essential for the maintenance of a high standard of professionalism in the accounting and management consulting industry in Africa.