Ethics Complaint Process

One of the hallmarks of an effective professional association is a commitment to promoting and enforcing high ethical behavior among our members and certificate holders. AACE International takes this responsibility seriously and has created a formal process to handle alleged violations of our Canons of Ethics. The current Canons of Ethics may be viewed by clicking here.

Individual members and those individuals who have earned an AACE International certification are bound by the provisions of the Canons of Ethics.  

The AACE International Board of Directors has created the Ethics Committee to oversee ethic complaints. The approved charter for the Ethics Committee can by reviewed by clicking here.

The AACE International Board of Directors has delegated all authority for reviewing ethics complaints to the Ethics Committee. No current member of the Board of Directors may serve on the Ethics Committee. A detailed ethics complaint process has been approved by the Board of Directors.

Individuals wishing to submit an ethics complaint may do so using the approved Ethics Complaint Form. To obtain a copy of the complaint form, click here.