Ethics and integrity

Ethics and integrity

Members of the Québec Order of chartered professional accountants (CPA) must comply with a professional code of ethics, which governs their general and special duties towards the public, their clients and their profession, particularly the duty to discharge their professional obligations with integrity. The professional code of ethics relies on the following ethical principles:

• Integrity
• Independence
• Absence of conflict of interest
• Competence
• Professional secrecy
• Availability and diligence

Each year, the associates and all staff members sign a written declaration of independence and confidentiality. Every three years, the firm is subject to a professional inspection carried out by the Québec Order of chartered professional accountants (CPA). Furthermore, the firm has never been found guilty of any derogatory acts in terms of professional ethics.