We:

  • Conduct our work in an ethical manner so we earn the confidence of colleagues, clients, and the public.
  • Seek to extend public knowledge and appreciation of the consulting profession and its achievements.
  • Do not misrepresent our skills or experience.
  • Abide by law.
  • Do not engage in contracts that violate laws or that might reasonably be used by a client to violate the law.
  • Safeguard confidential information or documents entrusted to us and do not divulge any confidential information without the consent of our client.
  • Honor intellectual property rights and explain to clients what their obligations may be.
  • Only use, install, or support fully licensed software.
  • Complete all services for our clients in a professional and timely manner.
  • Comply with clients’ established business practices, including those policies relating to gifts and gratuities to client employees.
  • Strive to avoid improprieties, as well as the appearance of improprieties.
  • Always show respect for clients, consultants, and competitors.
  • Protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public and speak out against abuses in these areas affecting the public interest.
  • Do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
  • Encourage colleagues and co-workers to act in accordance with this code and support them when they do.
  • In all circumstances, use good judgment.