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Ethics

Using your technical knowledge ethically is fundamental to being a good professional. The information on these pages will enhance your understanding of business ethics and help you to resolve ethical dilemmas.

Professional ethics is often business as usual, but if a tricky situation arises you may need some extra guidance. Updating your ethics knowledge and skills is also an important part of your CPD.

Not upholding CIMA's code of ethics can result in disciplinary action if a complaint is made against a member or student.
Resolve an issue with a CIMA member.

Ethical dilemma?

Worried you've encountered an unethical situation? Been asked to do something you think is wrong? Follow the steps in this section to resolve an ethical issue.

Ethics support

Receive personal guidance on resolving your ethical query from our helpline.

CIMA's code of ethics at a glance

Get to grips with the fundamentals using this summary of CIMA's code of ethics.

CIMA's code of ethics

CIMA's code describes the standards we require our members and students to adhere to.

E Library

Develop your ethics knowledge and skills with quick links to articles, courses, real-life case studies and sources of further information.

Whistleblowing

Decide whether or how to speak up about malpractice at work.

Frequently asked questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Check out the answers to some common queries or contact CIMA for more information.

Responsible business

Managing responsible business

A new CIMA report (PDF 2MB) explores how companies are managing their ethical performance and what this will mean for the finance function.  
 

Out now

 The sixth edition of CIMA's Excellence in Leadership series is all about ethics in business. Find out more about the series.

 

 

Meeting Investor Requirements

Gain a better understanding of responsible investment and learn how your company can be more attractive to investors with our first responsible business audiocast brought to you by FTSE4Good and available on-demand.

Access all CIMA's audiocasts here