Which type of ethical Code is used by IFAC to cover the behaviour of all professional accountants?
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EthicsMembers of ISCA must adhere to: (a) Ethics Pronouncement (EP) 100 Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics issued by ISCA (ISCA Code); and (b) EP 200 Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Requirements and Guidelines for Professional Accountants in Singapore. Please refer to our section Ethics Pronouncements and Implementation Guidances for more details on EP 200. ACRA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting All public accountants in Singapore must adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting Entities issued by ACRA (ACRA Code). The ACRA Code can be found in the Fourth Schedule of the Accountants (Public Accountants) Rules, a subsidiary legislation of the Accountants Act. Please click here to access the ACRA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting Entities. IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional AccountantsThe Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by IESBA (IESBA Code) establishes ethical requirements for professional accountants. A member body or firm may not apply less stringent standards than those stated in the IESBA Code. The objective of setting the IESBA Code is to harmonise ethical standards and practices on a global basis. Public trust in the accountancy profession can only be enhanced when it is made mandatory for professional accountants to observe and follow strict regulations and ethics codes throughout the world. Please click here to access the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. EP 100 Code of Professional Conduct and EthicsAll ISCA members must adhere to EP 100 Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics. EP 100 is modelled after the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). It also encompasses any SG provisions included in the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting Entities issued by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). EP 100 contains four parts.
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What is IFAC 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 is professional behavior in code of ethics?Professional behaviour is a form of etiquette in the workplace that is linked primarily to respectful and courteous conduct. Many organisations will have a formal code of professional conduct in place, but many do not.
What are the 5 ethical codes?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.
What does IFAC stand for?The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is a global organization representing the accounting profession.
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