Accountancy is one of the most respected professions in the world and ethics in accounting is of the utmost importance.
Our activity covers:
- standards and ethics;
- licensing of practitioners;
- regulation and monitoring of statutorily reserved areas of practice;
- quality assurance of firms and our global quality assurance initiative;
- investigation of complaints; and
- discipline when it comes to standards or rule breaches.
Rulebook changes
Changes have been made to the ACCA Rulebook with effect from 15 December 2023 and 1 January 2024. All members, students and others bound by the ACCA Rulebook should ensure they are fully aware of its contents.
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ACCA rulebook
Members are required to comply with certain rules and regulations
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Regulatory Board
Our Regulatory Board ensures that we always act with impartiality, integrity and in the public interest
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Disciplinary and regulatory hearings
Find out about the work of our various investigatory committees
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Global quality assurance
Find out about our global quality assurance initiative and how it is enforced
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Auditing and reporting standards
In this section you will find detailed information about a wide range of auditing and reporting standards
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Ethics
This section explores the importance of ethics and how it relates to us in our professional and personal lives
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Factsheets and guidelines
Keep up to date with the latest guidance
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Monitoring and statutory regulation
In locations where we act as a statutory regulator, certain additional obligations apply