American Bar Association. The American Bar Association is a purely voluntary bar association. The ABA's ethics rules carry persuasive force, although they are not mandatory in any state. In 1983, the ABA replaced its Model Code of Professional Responsibility with its Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Ethics articles and tips. Email your question to the Ethics counsel at [email protected] Call the Ethics counsel at (405) 416-7055, or toll free at 1-800-522-8065. ABA ethics opinions and case-law may be necessary to give you the best advisory advice possible based upon the time allowed.
Preamble: ABA recognizes the importance of promulgating a code of ethics that emphasizes the conduct, competency, knowledge, professionalism, integrity, objectivity, and responsibility of each person qualifying as a candidate for certification. Therefore, ABA Professional Certifications has received and adopted the following Code of Ethics:Whereas: Certified professionals must maintain a high standard of conduct, competency, knowledge, professionalism, integrity, objectivity, and responsibility as they discharge their duties in the practice of their profession.Therefore, let it be known, that the Code of Ethics embodies the standards of professional behavior expected of all ABA Professional certification holders.Therefore, I, by applying for an ABA Professional certification, agree to abide by the Code of Ethics at all times. Furthermore, I understand that I have a responsibility to all those who use my professional services. This includes customers, other financial institutions, governments, investors, the business and financial community, and all others who rely on the performance of my duties. I agree to:. Conduct my professional affairs in a manner that avoids a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. If I become a party to a conflict, or the appearance of a conflict is created, I shall inform my supervisor as soon as possible.
Conduct my personal and business affairs in a manner that does not damage the reputation of my employer. If self-employed, conduct my personal and business affairs in a manner that does not damage the reputation of my company. Place my employer’s interest above my own in all business matters, and exhibit a high degree of loyalty to my employer and to whomever I am rendering a service. Owe a solemn duty to uphold the integrity and honor of my profession and to encourage respect for it.
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