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Code of Ethics - IntraHealth International

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Standard 2Stewardship <strong>of</strong> financial resources<strong>IntraHealth</strong> upholds the highest standards<strong>of</strong> stewardship <strong>of</strong> the financial resourcesentrusted to the organization, followsethical business practices, and adheresto the accounting principles as set forthin the Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples. <strong>IntraHealth</strong>’s books, records,and accounts are complete andaccurately reflect the true nature <strong>of</strong> thetransactions they record, and <strong>IntraHealth</strong>employees and members <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong>Directors honestly and accurately reportall business transactions.All funds that <strong>IntraHealth</strong> accepts areused only for their intended purpose, andfinancial and other reporting (such astimekeeping) is accurate and complete.<strong>IntraHealth</strong> undertakes an annual externalaudit <strong>of</strong> financial statements reviewed andaccepted by the Board<strong>of</strong> Directors.<strong>IntraHealth</strong> actively seeks to preventand uncover fraud by establishing andmonitoring robust systems <strong>of</strong> financialcontrols, conducting fraud preventionFRAUD IS DELIBERATELY COMMITTEDDECEPTION TO SECURE SOMETHINGOF VALUE. DECEPTION INCLUDESLYING, ASSERTING AS FACTSOMETHING THAT IS NOT KNOWN TOBE TRUE, OR CONCEALING FACTS.EXAMPLES OF FRAUD INCLUDEFALSE CLAIMS ON EXPENSE REPORTS,STEALING, AND ACCEPTING ORGIVING KICKBACKS OR BRIBES.training programs, and maintaining awhistleblower mechanism. Employeeswho observe or see evidence <strong>of</strong> fraud areexpected to report it.Associated Policies 1 : WhistleblowerPolicy; Fraud Reporting Policy; thecollection <strong>of</strong> accounting policies found onthe policy site1All associated policies referred to in this <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong> areincorporated in and made a part <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Code</strong>, and compliancewith such policies, as applicable, is required as part <strong>of</strong> compliancewith this <strong>Code</strong>.page 16

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