Ethical Principles & Threats

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Intimidation Threat

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Being deterred from acting objectively due to actual or perceived pressures

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Integrity

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Being honest, transparent, and fair in all professional dealings

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Advocacy Threat

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Promoting a client's or employer's position to the point of compromising objectivity

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Objectivity

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Not allowing bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence to affect professional judgements

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Confidentiality

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Not disclosing information obtained through professional work unless authorised or required by law

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Self-Interest Threat

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Personal gain influencing professional judgement

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Professional Behaviour

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Complying with laws and regulations and avoiding actions that discredit the profession

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Self-Review Threat

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Reviewing your own work and not wanting to find errors

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Professional Competence and Due Care

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Maintaining professional knowledge and skill, and acting diligently in accordance with applicable standards

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Familiarity Threat

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Becoming too sympathetic to the interests of others due to a close relationship