PROFFESSIONAL BODIES VITAL IN MANTAINING ETHICS

The institute of certified public accountants yesterday elected the governing council of their organisation. This development has come at an opportune moment. We have witnessed a number of public officials arrested or accused of misconduct in recent days. Some professionals in government service have been arraigned before courts of law for such crimes like abuse of office, embezzlement and general corruption. In all professions, it is always possible to find some rotten apples. This at times soils the reputation of the entire profession. The existence of active professional bodies helps to minimize unprofessional conduct among members. It also serves to weed out quacks from the different professions.