THE RULES OF FAIRNESS

摘要

The much read but highly truncated disciplinary reports in the ICAEW section of Accountancy offer a tiny window into the failings of the few ICAEW members and firms who go astray. Their brevity does little justice to the effort put into delivering a disciplinary system that is both fair to members and protects the public interest. 'I believe we are the premium brand of accountants,' says Richard Lea, chairman of the institute's disciplinary committee. 'The price is that when we are considering disciplinary matters, we have to take into account the interests of the public. It's crucial that the public feel our work can be trusted.