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Part 1 - Complying with the Code, Fundamental Principles and Conceptual Framework Part 2 - Professional Accountants in Business Part 3 - Professional Accountants in Public Practice Part 4A - Independence For Audit And Review Engagements Part 4B - Independence For Assurance Engagements Other Than Audit And Review Engagements Glossary

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Fundamental Principles

Integrity
Objectivity
Professional Competence and Due Care
Confidentiality
Professional Behavior

Independence

Independence of Mind
Independence in Appearance

Conceptual Framework

Identifying threats
Evaluating Threats
Addressing Threats

Threats to Compliance

Self-interest
Self-review
Advocacy
Familiarity
Intimidation

GUIDE TO THE CODE

PART 1

COMPLYING WITH THE CODE, FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

100

COMPLYING WITH THE CODE

110

THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

111

112

113

Professional Competence and Due Care

114

Confidentiality

115

Professional Behavior

120

THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

PART 2

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN BUSINESS

200

Applying the Conceptual Framework – Professional Accountants in Business

210

Conflicts of Interest

220

PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION

230

ACTING WITH SUFFICIENT EXPERTISE

240

FINANCIAL INTERESTS, COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES LINKED TO FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DECISION MAKING

250

INDUCEMENTS, INCLUDING GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY

260

RESPONDING TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

270

PRESSURE TO BREACH THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

PART 3

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN PUBLIC PRACTICE

300

APPLYING THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK – PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN PUBLIC PRACTICE

310

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

320

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

321

SECOND OPINIONS

330

FEES AND OTHER TYPES OF REMUNERATION

340

INDUCEMENTS, INCLUDING GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY

350

CUSTODY OF CLIENT ASSETS

360

RESPONDING TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

International Independence Standards

PART 4A

INDEPENDENCE FOR AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS

400

APPLYING THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK TO INDEPENDENCE FOR AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS

Public Interest Entities

Related Entities

Period During which Independence is Required

Communication with those Charged with Governance

General Documentation of Independence for Audit and Review Engagements

Mergers and Acquisitions

Breach of an Independence Provision for Audit and Review Engagements

410

411

COMPENSATION AND EVALUATION POLICIES

420

GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY

430

ACTUAL OR THREATENED LITIGATION

510

FINANCIAL INTERESTS

511

LOANS AND GUARANTEES

520

BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

521

FAMILY AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

522

RECENT SERVICE WITH AN AUDIT CLIENT

523

SERVING AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF AN AUDIT CLIENT

524

EMPLOYMENT WITH AN AUDIT CLIENT

525

TEMPORARY PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS

540

LONG ASSOCIATION OF PERSONNEL (INCLUDING PARTNER ROTATION) WITH AN AUDIT CLIENT

600

PROVISION OF NON-ASSURANCE SERVICES TO AN AUDIT CLIENT

Prohibition on Assuming Management Responsibilities

601

ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

602

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

603

VALUATION SERVICES

604

605

INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

606

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SERVICES

607

LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES

608

609

RECRUITING SERVICES

610

CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICES

800

REPORTS ON SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDE A RESTRICTION ON USE AND DISTRIBUTION (AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS)

PART 4B

INDEPENDENCE FOR ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS OTHER THAN AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS

900

APPLYING THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK TO INDEPENDENCE FOR ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS OTHER THAN AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS

905

906

GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY

907

ACTUAL OR THREATENED LITIGATION

910

FINANCIAL INTERESTS

911

LOANS AND GUARANTEES

920

BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

921

FAMILY AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

922

RECENT SERVICE WITH AN ASSURANCE CLIENT

923

SERVING AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF AN ASSURANCE CLIENT

924

EMPLOYMENT WITH AN ASSURANCE CLIENT

940

LONG ASSOCIATION OF PERSONNEL WITH AN ASSURANCE CLIENT

950

PROVISION OF NON-ASSURANCE SERVICES TO ASSURANCE CLIENTS OTHER THAN AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENT CLIENTS

990

REPORTS THAT INCLUDE A RESTRICTION ON USE AND DISTRIBUTION (ASSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS OTHER THAN AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS)

GLOSSARY
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EFFECTIVE DATES

Appendix

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