Certified Professional Manager

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Code of Professional Ethics Preamble Certified Professional Managers acknowledge that the following Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct are to be adhered to both in spirit and to the letter. In this way they can demonstrate that their conduct is governed by the highest standards of ethical behavior and professionalism.The following statements act as the critical factors by which a member's conduct may be reviewed and apply equally to members in paid employment and those who may be self-employed. In the case of self-employed CPM's the word 'employer' should be substituted with the word 'client'. 1. A CPM SHALL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF COMPETENCE A CPM shall: 1.1 Maintain competency through education, training and work experience. 1.2 Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) in order to keep up-to-date in management issues and/or issues related specifically to their job function and their employment. 1.3 Undertake CPD in accordance with the requirements for certification and shall submit details to SCM at the completion of each year or as otherwise advised from time to time. 2. A CPM SHALL MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY A CPM shall: 2.1 Exercise all due care and diligence in undertaking their duties. 2.2 Advise the proper authority of any knowledge of any dishonest or fraudulent acts committed against their employer by any person pertaining to the handling and/or accounting of funds, securities or other assets. The authority to whom the report is made shall depend on the nature and circumstances of the matter. Failure to report such knowledge is in itself misconduct and shall be treated as such under these rules. 3. A CPM SHALL MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT A CPM shall: 3.1 Avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety and shall not engage in any conduct that would

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