Summary of case
Carol is a popular person who has worked hard in the ICT industry. She is currently a team leader of a group of software developers in a large company providing outsourced services to the Federal government. She is a Member of the ACS and decides to contribute to her profession by playing an active role in the local branch of the Society, and is elected Treasurer. Carol has some financial problems, and forges signatures on cheques to embezzle $5,000 from the branch's reserves to pay for medical treatment for her child. When she is inevitably found out she returns the money, and her membership of the ACS is terminated, but she continues in her job. Several members of her team are also ACS members. How should they treat their team leader?
1.2.6 Professionalism
b) take appropriate action against members who engage in behaviour contrary to this Code;
f) refrain from any conduct or action in your professional role which may tarnish the image of the profession or detract from the good name of the ACS;