Mission of the Ethics Program
Encourage organizations and individuals to adopt, promote and execute business practices consistent with high ethical standards, by providing valuable insight into the complexities that result from social and technological change.

The following definition of ethics is provided as a foundation for our members.

"Ethics in its broader sense, deals with human conduct in relation to what is morally good and bad, right and wrong. It is the application of values to decision making. These values include honesty, fairness, responsibility, respect and compassion."

Rushworth Kidder
President, Institute for Global Ethics

You are encouraged to review IMA's Statement of Ethical Professional Practice. This Statement is offered as a model for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

IMA’s Leadership Strategies & Ethics research practice provides resources on the topic of ethics, including research studies, suggested reading, and other resources.

The IMA Ethics Series is a suite of ethics self-study courses designed for members and anyone interested in ethics training. Visit Professional Development to learn more.

If you would like to provide your comments or suggestions, please send them to: ethics@imanet.org.