The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Ethics support

CIMA offers a comprehensive ethics support package to assist members and students.

CIMA ethics helpline

Whistleblowing advice line

(UK CIMA members and students only)
0800 358 7665
helpline@pcaw.co.uk
A confidential service offering advice on making a public interest disclosure. If you are unsure whether or how to raise a concern, you can contact the independent charity, Public Concern at Work, at the details above. Their lawyers can give you free confidential advice on how to raise a concern about serious malpractice at work. For additional information on Public Concern at Work and how they might help you, please visit their website. Important: please quote CIMA when calling.

Legal advice line

(UK and OS members only)

Members can now access business and personal legal information from Law Express
- online and at no charge.

For business advice visit Law Express's business website. You can find information on:

Employment law
Company law
Commercial law
Health and safety law
Taxation law

For personal advice visit Law Express's personal website.

You can find information on:
Family law
Consumer law
Bereavement law
Motoring law
Property law
Motoring law

The code of ethics describes the ethical standards that CIMA members and students need to uphold. We have produced a useful summary of the key points. Our general guidance on resolving ethical issues can also help you deal with any concerns you have.

CIMA does not give guidance on employment disputes or represent members at employment disciplinary hearings or tribunals. Information about your rights as an employee in the UK is available from:

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Citizens' Advice Bureau

Other useful links

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