04-03-2009, 01:46 AM
Dears
Purpose of my post is simply to add some value to an important question raised here that could be of mutual interest for professionals of various fields (not only accountants) living in any part of globe and belong to any association. The question is whether mentioning âACCAâ with fake name is discreditable act or not on a public discussion forum.
Generally speaking about interpretations of Rules of Ethics of associations, I think, associations would consider underlying intent, purpose, monetary benefits etc. of using designation name with fake personal name. In my understanding, there is much difference between presenting a business card with fake personal name with designation to a prospective client or publish a marketing ad with fake name with designation, and having a fake name on public discussion forums, in chat rooms etc. and saying one belongs to any certain association. Security and misuse of personal information would be vital considerations as well as privacy issues while determining specific discredit act.
For example, a man meets with a woman on a discussion forum, presents himself with a fake name and as member of particular association. Later, she marries with him, and after the marriage finds that the man was not the member at the time of marriage. Now, the lady may say that she married to that man based on his membership and needs a divorce. So, in this case, even though the personal name was fake, but still the person is same, although his designation was fake, for which he is liable. Still, there could be many other considerations and required details.
Determination of discreditable acts needs much details as compared to illegal acts which are much straight forward.
This is simply my understanding, which may or may not be same as others.
Just my 2 cents... [)]
Regards
Purpose of my post is simply to add some value to an important question raised here that could be of mutual interest for professionals of various fields (not only accountants) living in any part of globe and belong to any association. The question is whether mentioning âACCAâ with fake name is discreditable act or not on a public discussion forum.
Generally speaking about interpretations of Rules of Ethics of associations, I think, associations would consider underlying intent, purpose, monetary benefits etc. of using designation name with fake personal name. In my understanding, there is much difference between presenting a business card with fake personal name with designation to a prospective client or publish a marketing ad with fake name with designation, and having a fake name on public discussion forums, in chat rooms etc. and saying one belongs to any certain association. Security and misuse of personal information would be vital considerations as well as privacy issues while determining specific discredit act.
For example, a man meets with a woman on a discussion forum, presents himself with a fake name and as member of particular association. Later, she marries with him, and after the marriage finds that the man was not the member at the time of marriage. Now, the lady may say that she married to that man based on his membership and needs a divorce. So, in this case, even though the personal name was fake, but still the person is same, although his designation was fake, for which he is liable. Still, there could be many other considerations and required details.
Determination of discreditable acts needs much details as compared to illegal acts which are much straight forward.
This is simply my understanding, which may or may not be same as others.
Just my 2 cents... [)]
Regards
