At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.

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Assurance, Tax, and Advisory

In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can deliver sustained outcomes for communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist.

Creating a common purpose will help to steer business through the next stage of evolution, as the systems upon which economies and societies depend are disrupted and evolve.

While we come from different backgrounds and cultures, our values are what we have in common. They describe the expectations our clients should have of us, guide how we work with each other, and hold us accountable to do our best. They govern our actions and enable our success.

Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, set the context in which we strive to fulfil our Purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems.

The trust that our clients, communities and our people place in PwC, and our high standards of ethical behaviour, are fundamental to everything we do. Our values underpin our Code of Conduct which is our frame of reference for the decisions we make every day. It's how we do business.

This section of the Code sets out what’s expected of us as professionals. We maintain our reputation by upholding professional standards, adhering to applicable laws and regulations, and fulfilling ethical obligations while delivering high quality, innovative work.

We respect the privacy and confidentiality of information of our clients, our people and others with whom we do business. We protect personal and other confidential information in all forms and never misuse it. We use good judgement on social media.

This part of the Code addresses how we present ourselves to the world and to the markets in which we operate. We aim to gain the trust of our stakeholders by showing care, openness and honesty, and focusing relentlessly on ethics and quality.

The section of the Code talks about how we treat each other at work. Trust is key to working effectively with our colleagues and serving our clients. It begins with treating each other with care, courtesy, dignity, fairness, and respect.

Speaking up when something doesn't seem right demonstrates our integrity and that we have the courage to do the right thing. This section of the Code covers when and how to express concerns and report situations that don't seem right.