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Ethics, integrity & professionalism

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7 ethics questions finance professionals should ask prospective employers

This article lists the 7 key questions a candidate should ask when doing due diligence on a prospective employer.

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Ethical due diligence in hiring and assessing professional accountants

This report, produced in partnership with the Institute of Business Ethics, will provide a starting point for any organization seeking to establish an ethical culture.

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The accountant’s role in human rights due diligence

This article summarizes key points of the May 2016 CGMA briefing on the topic and provides additional insights.

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Risks and safeguards

This article presents case studies demonstrating how three companies are becoming more aware and transparent about how ethical issues impact their bottom line..

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How to ensure the effectiveness of risk safeguards

This article discusses management accountant's role in safeguarding against reputational risk and provides relevant case studies.

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Business and human rights: evolution and acceptance

This guide, written in partnership with the Global Compact Network UK, sets out the context for the importance of human rights issues to business and also identifies...

Report Ethics, integrity & professionalism

5 principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes

This article shares five principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes.

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Managing Responsible Business 2015

This CGMA report outlines the ethical challenges organisations must navigate to succeed in a connected world.

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Understanding the Impact of Legalized Marijuana on the CPA Profession

This roundtable webcast discusses the impact of legalized marijuana on the CPA profession and provides questions for practitioners to think about.

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CIMA Code of Ethics for professional accountants

Essential reading for CIMA members who as part of their membership must comply with the CIMA Code of Ethics.

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Ethics checklist

Do you have an ethical dilemma at work? Are you concerned about what steps to take? This checklist can help.

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Looking beyond the check-box: mitigating risk, maximising performance

This report explores developments in regulatory frameworks and how organisations can create a culture that goes beyond check-box compliance.

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