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INTOSAI
Code of Ethics
I NT OS AI P r ofe ss i o n a l S t an d ar ds Co m mi t te e
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INTOSAI
EXPERIENTIA MUTUA OMNIBUS PRODEST
EXPERIENTIA MUTUA
OMNIBUS PRODEST
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ..................................................................................... 4
Introduction..................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 ..................................................................................... 5
Integrity ........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 ..................................................................................... 5
Independence, Objectivity and Impartiality .................................... 5
Chapter 4 ..................................................................................... 6
Professional Secrecy ....................................................................... 6
Chapter 5 ..................................................................................... 6
Competence ..................................................................................... 6
Glossary ...................................................................................... 7
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Concept, Background and Purpose of the Code of Ethics
1. INTOSAI has