The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (The Institute) is a strong advocate of high standards of corporate governance. As a result, it strives to adhere to the highest standards in regulating its own affairs and complying with relevant Commonwealth and state laws. The Institute is committeed to best practice and was represented on the Australian Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Council (ASXCGC) that developed principles of good corporate governance and best practice recommendations.  
 
The Board's role, powers and procedures are clearly stated in the Institute's By-Laws, Board Governance Manual and Code of Conduct.  
 
The Institute has, where appropriate, adopted the corporate governance practices that comply with each of the ten essential Corporate Governance Principles and the corresponding Best Practice Recommendations as published by the ASXCGC, unless otherwise stated.  
 
Board Terms of Reference 
 
Code of Conduct  
Members and staff are required to meet high standards of honesty and integrity. There is a code of conduct for directors and committee members and the members' code of conduct is available in the ICAA members' handbook.  
 
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Charter and By-laws  
The proposed amendments to the Institute's Supplemental Royal Charter and By-laws are now in force, having been approved by the Governor General on 19 August 2005.  
 
Board Governance Manual 
 
Regional Council Charter