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Financial Reporting and Ethics - The Institute of Chartered ...

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FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ETHICS(b)(c)(d)(e)or pr<strong>of</strong>essional right or duty to disclose. He shall not useinformation obtained for his own personal advantage;Direct his affairs with courtesy <strong>and</strong> excellent inter-personalrelationship;Execute his pr<strong>of</strong>essional cores with thoroughness, skillfully <strong>and</strong>due diligence. He shall comply with all the relevant laws <strong>and</strong>regulations. He shall avoid all acts which can discredit thepr<strong>of</strong>ession;Uphold objectivity <strong>and</strong> firmness <strong>of</strong> purpose in the discharge <strong>of</strong>his pr<strong>of</strong>essional duties. A pr<strong>of</strong>essional accountant shall not bebiased, allow conflict <strong>of</strong> interest to take over his businessjudgments; <strong>and</strong>Display competence <strong>and</strong> due care in all works executed.<strong>The</strong> public interest is the collective welfare <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>and</strong> entitieswhich the pr<strong>of</strong>essional accountant serves. It cannot be compromised.An outst<strong>and</strong>ing touch <strong>of</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>ession is acceptance <strong>of</strong> its responsibilityto the members <strong>of</strong> the public which include employers, investors,business <strong>and</strong> financial community, <strong>and</strong> those who rely on the objectivity<strong>and</strong> reputation <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional accountants. <strong>The</strong> reliance thrusts publicinterest <strong>and</strong> responsibility on the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> accountancy.<strong>The</strong>re are other ethical st<strong>and</strong>ards which are stipulated in the Code <strong>of</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chartered</strong> Accountants <strong>of</strong> Nigeria, captioned ‘Statements.’<strong>The</strong>y provide more information on what is expected <strong>of</strong> members in somerespects. Most <strong>of</strong> the Statements refer to those in practice <strong>and</strong> employees<strong>of</strong> practicing firms. <strong>The</strong> other st<strong>and</strong>ards which are available only underthe Statements are ‘Independence’ <strong>and</strong> ‘Confidentiality.’Table 1: Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Statements <strong>of</strong> Ethical St<strong>and</strong>ards ds issued by <strong>The</strong><strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chartered</strong> Accountants <strong>of</strong> NigeriaNumberSubject Matter (sic)Those to whom Applicable1. Integrity, Objectivity <strong>and</strong> Independence All MembersPreface – Integrity, Objectivity, Framework etc All Members, PracticingIntroduction – Safeguarding Objectivity Members, Affiliates <strong>and</strong>Section A –Objectivity <strong>and</strong> Independence <strong>and</strong> Employees <strong>of</strong> Practicingthe AuditFirmsSection B-Objectivity <strong>and</strong> Independence in Practicing Members,<strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Reporting</strong> <strong>and</strong> similar Non-Audit Affiliates <strong>and</strong> Employees <strong>of</strong>RolesPracticing FirmsSection C-Objectivity <strong>and</strong> Independence in Practicing Members,130

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