Overview

Our priority is to maintain a trusted space for the open exchange of ideas and information among members. As a member-driven community, we expect members, sponsors, and other participants to contribute to this safe environment and conduct themselves according to the guidelines outlined below. 


These guidelines reflect the shared values of our community and set the foundation for meaningful and respectful interactions. Participation in this community is subject to these guidelines as well as our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Quick Links

Community Conduct

Be Respectful

Don’t be hateful. We don’t allow content that attacks, intimidates, or threatens individuals or groups because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or disability status. Don't use racial, religious, or other slurs.

Don’t engage in unwanted advances. We don’t allow unwanted expressions of attraction, desire, requests for a romantic relationship, sexual advances or innuendo, or lewd remarks. Don't use Pro Groups to pursue romantic connections, ask for romantic dates, or provide sexual commentary on someone’s appearance.

Don’t harass or bully. We don’t allow bullying or harassment. This includes abusive language, and revealing others’ personal or sensitive information (aka “doxing”).

Don’t threaten, incite, or promote violence. We don’t allow threatening or inciting violence of any kind. 

Don’t post political propaganda. We don’t allow any political propaganda or extremist political views to be posted on our platform. And we don’t allow any individuals who affiliate with such organizations or groups to promote their activities. 

Be Professional

All content must be professionally relevant and on topic, such as sharing and gaining expertise; hiring and getting hired; acquiring new skills; and engaging in actions that allow you and others to be more productive and successful.

Respect others' privacy. You may not share email addresses or other personal information from members you don't know without authorization; use, disclose or distribute any data obtained in violation of any of our policies or agreements; disclose information that you don’t have the right to disclose. Don’t use others' names, likenesses without their prior consent.

Comply with the law. You must comply with all applicable laws, including, for example, privacy laws, intellectual property laws, anti-spam laws, export control laws, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.

Respect the intellectual property of others and don't violate the intellectual property rights of others. We respect the intellectual property rights of others. Don't violate the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights.

Be Trustworthy

Don’t share false or misleading content. Don't share content that you know is, or think may be, misleading or inaccurate, including misinformation or disinformation. Don't share content to interfere with or improperly influence an election or another civic process. Don't share content that directly contradicts guidance from leading global health organizations and public health authorities.

Don’t create a fake profile or falsify information about yourself. Membership is reserved exclusively for in-house professionals who are actively involved in financial reporting, external reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, risk, compliance, SOX, internal audit, and sustainability reporting. We don't currently accept members who work at auditing or consulting firms, or in academia. Don't create fake profiles to gain access. Don't post misleading or deceptive information about yourself, your organization, qualifications, work experience, affiliations, or achievements. Don't use an image of someone else, or any other image that is not your likeness, for your profile photo.

Don’t engage in spam. We don’t allow un-targeted, obviously unwanted, inappropriately commercial or promotional, or repetitive messages or other similar content. Official Pro Groups sponsors may reach out to individuals who express interest in their technology and/or services through private chat or off the platform via email or phone. Don't send promotional messages to people you don’t know or to otherwise spam people. If you are experiencing spam, please report it!

See something fishy? Let us know!

If you see something you believe may violate our policies – whether in profiles, posts, messages, comments, or anywhere else – please report it to us by selecting “Mark As Inappropriate” directly on the post. These reports help us identify and prevent misbehavior. Contact info@progroups.org with questions.

Violating our community policies can result in action against your account or content

These policies apply to all users. Depending on the severity of the violation, we may remove content. If you believe a particular item of content was removed in error, you can appeal by contacting info@progroups.org. Repeated or severe offenses can result in a permanent restriction from the Pro Groups community. An individual will be notified if actions need to be taken against their account. If you believe action taken on your account was in error, you can request to appeal your case by contacting info@progroups.org.