US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 9 · Question 1 of 23
Which of the following are the four overarching ethical principles in the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Honesty, Fairness, Objectivity and Responsibility
Explanation
The IMA's overarching ethical principles are Honesty, Fairness, Objectivity and Responsibility. Competence, Confidentiality, Integrity and Credibility are the four standards that members must comply with. Professional competence and due care is a principle in other professional codes, not the IMA statement.
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