Code of Ethics
Accredited Associates:
Shall conduct themselves in a manner which will merit the respect
of the community for persons engaged in the profession;
Shall uphold the reputation of the Institute for Independent Business
International and of fellow Associates and abide by the Institute for
Independent Business International Code of Best Practice;
Shall carry out their professional duties responsibly and with
integrity;
Shall not personally provide advice outside of their accepted ‘area
of expertise’, but rather shall delegate such to appropriate specialists;
Shall collect and present facts without bias, and not allow personal
views to influence judgement, interpretation, analysis and
presentation;
Shall not discuss with or disclose to any person not authorised by
the client or delegated representative, any information, data, result,
report or proposal arising from the assignment, nor cause or allow
confidential information to be misused or to be published in any
way without the permission of the client;
Shall not use information acquired during any previous assignments
which in any way could be detrimental to their former client;
Shall not receive any undisclosed material benefits other than
normal emoluments from any recommendation made in the course
of duty.
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