KPMG's Code of Conduct - EthicsPoint

Shared Responsibilities
Use the Ethics
Checklist
When making decisions or following
a directive, ask yourself:
• Does my action comply with the
spirit and letter of the law?
• Is my behavior consistent with
KPMG’s core values and ethical
and professional standards?
• Does my decision reflect the right
thing to do?
• Is my decision being driven by responsible
professional judgment?
• Would I feel confident that I could
explain my decision if it were
made public?
Individual Responsibilities
Our Promise of Professionalism starts with you. You are
responsible for becoming familiar with and following the
policies that apply to your job and level of responsibility. You
also are responsible for seeking advice when needed, raising
concerns, and reporting to management potential violations
of our Code of Conduct.
You help deliver on our Promise of
Professionalism when you:
• Take Ownership. Do the right
thing, in the right way, knowing
that leadership fully supports you,
because KPMG’s reputation for integrity
impacts everyone and can
be damaged by anyone.
• Stay Informed. Understand and
adhere to the policies and professional
standards that apply to your
job and level of responsibility;
participate in relevant training sessions
including those on ethics and
compliance; take the time to read
firm e-mail, KPMG Today postings,
and newsletter updates; and seek
additional information through resources
such as our intranet, or by
asking for clarification from your
performance manager or mentor.
• Consult with Others. You are not
expected to know all the answers, but
you have a personal responsibility to
ask for help and be aware of professional
standards and other situations
that require consultation with others.
• Stand Firm. Never compromise
our values no matter how strong the
internal or external pressure may
be to perform, meet goals, or fulfill
expectations.
• Raise Your Hand. Your voice
counts. So speak up if something
doesn’t seem right, seek advice when
needed, offer suggestions to improve
our work environment, raise any
concerns, and report all potential
violations of law or policy that may
impact KPMG or its clients.
• Lead by Example. Be a role model
by communicating with others and
acting in a manner consistent with
our core values.
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