We
will serve our client with integrity, competence,
and objectivity.
2.
We will keep client
information and records of client engagements confidential
and will use proprietary client information only
with the client's permission
3.
We will not take
advantage of confidential client information for
our firms or ourselves.
4.
We will not allow
conflicts of interest that provide a competitive
advantage to one client through our use of confidential
information from another client who is a direct
competitor without that client's permission.
Engagements
1.
We
will accept only engagements for which we are qualified
by our experience and competence.
2.
We will assign
staff to client engagements in accord with their
experience, knowledge and expertise.
3.
We will immediately
acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to
our clients and will offer to withdraw from consulting
engagement when our objectivity or integrity may
be impaired.
Fees
1.
We
will agree independently and in advance on the basis
for our fees and expenses and will charge fees and
expenses that are reasonable, legitimate and commensurate
with the services we deliver and the responsibility
we accept.
2.
We will disclose
to our clients in advance any fees or commissions
that we will receive for equipment, supplies or
services we recommend to our clients.
Privacy and Intellectual Properties
1.
We
will respect the intellectual property rights of
our clients, other consulting firms, and sole practitioners
and will not use proprietary information or methodologies
without permission.
2.
We will not advertise
our services in a deceptive manner and will not
misrepresent the consulting profession, consulting
firms, or sole practitioners.
