DeSutter, Kerr & Associates, Inc. considers ethics and business conduct to be fundamental principles of our business structure. As a leader in the market we serve, we have a responsibility to our employees, customers, suppliers, business partners and the communities in which we do business to conduct ourselves in an ethical and lawful manner.

To demonstrate the strong sense of responsibility we feel toward the various entities who depend on us, we have prepared this "Code of Ethics and Business Conduct". This Code was adopted to help govern our business and must be embraced in its totality every day in order to achieve its full value. To ensure that our reputation remains one of our most valuable assets, all of our employees, as well as Corporate Directors, are committed to carrying out the principles contained in this Code.

CODE OF ETHICS

Our Customers

Our principal commitment entails providing superior quality and value, timely deliverables, fair prices, and honest transactions. We will:
- Continue to improve and keep open the lines of communication.
- Not disclose any confidential client information without the specific consent of the provider of the information, unless compelled to by law.
- Serve our clients with integrity, competence and objectivity, avoiding conduct that is deceptive or misleading.
- Avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of such, and will disclose to a client any circumstances or interest that might influence our judgment or objectivity.
- Comply with the Laws and Regulations governing government procurements. Care must be taken to ensure compliance with the unique and special rules of the government procurement process.
- Remain committed to understanding the needs and requirements of our clients and to satisfying those needs and requirements by offering quality services at competitive terms.

Our Employees

DKA believes that all employees should be treated with dignity and respect. Our employees should be recognized based upon their contributions. DKA is committed to providing employees with a safe and healthy work environment where fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory employment practices prevail. Only through the initiave, creativity and determination of everyone can we achieve our goals. In our strive to reach these goals, all employees are expected to:
- Be honest, reliable, cooperative and considerate in all business matters
- Abide by the Laws and Regulations of the jurisdiction in which we operate
- Adhere to and actively support the company's policies and objectives
- Refrain from participating in activities that may conflict with the interests of DKA
- Respect the appropriate confidentiality of DKA and client information

Our Competitors

DKA will not engage in any business practices considered to be anti-competitive or otherwise contrary to national or local laws governing competitive practice in the marketplace. DKA and its employees will not be associated with or involved in:
- Misrepresentation of competitors or their services
- Improperly obtaining confidential information of competitors
- Agreements, arrangements or understandings with competitors that limit or restrict competition

Community Support

DKA is committed to being a good Corporate Citizen. DKA:
- Urges employees to participate personally in worthwhile civic affairs
- Willingly complies with Laws and Regulations that govern the Company's affairs
- Strives to protect our physical environment
- Provides time, talent and financial assistance to worthy community programs