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Ethics support

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

CIMA ethics helpline

(CIMA members and students only)
0800 358 7663
+44 20 8849 2303
ethics@cimaglobal.com
This free, confidential helpline offers guidance to CIMA members and students who are facing an ethical conflict. The helpline can also provide clarification on aspects of the code of ethics and how it can be applied. The phone line is staffed by CIMA's professional standards department between 10am and 4pm, Monday-Friday (GMT/BST). If you need to contact the helpline outside of these times please use the email address above.

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

(UK CIMA members only)
0800 092 1980
You can now access business and personal legal information from LAW Express - online and at no charge. For business advice visit the LX business website. For personal advice visit the LX personal website.

The LAW Express legal advice line offers low cost professional telephone legal advice for all personal, commercial and employment issues. There is no restriction on length of calls, and the service extends to your spouse or partner and any dependent children under 21 years. For further information please see the Member Benefits section of MyCIMA. Important: please quote CIMA when calling.

Further help

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

Financial Services Authority
HM Revenue and Customs
Serious Organised Crime Agency