Changes to the ethics code addressing conflicts of interest

Project Status

This is an active project.

Staff

Chris Jackson

Task Force

Peter Hughes (Chair)

Jim Gaa

Sylvie Soulier

Gary Hannaford

Objective(s) of project

The consideration of the nature and extent of guidance appropriate for professional accountants when dealing with conflicts of interest. This project will result in, as appropriate:

(a) Revisions to Section 220 Conflicts of Interest to provide additional guidance to professional accountants in public practice when faced with a conflict of interest; and

(b) Revisions to Section 310 Potential Conflicts to provide additional guidance to professional accountants in business when faced with a conflict of interest.