Dear Manukarnika, I believe there is a policy in the appointment letter that states that "the salary would remain confidential to everyone and NO one would discuss it" Also - you must have discussed with the accountant, much in adnavce that he is not supposed to reveal any information (whether confidential or not) to any employees, other than to those who he is entitled to - regardless of the position. He should be called in and asked for explaination. Please dont give any space for him to give excuses. And clearly orient everyone on the basic employee guidelines and what is expected. Highlight that at no cost the salary details are to be revealed to anyone, and no one is supposed to be showing interest in knowing such information about others. Anyone found doing so in future - would be facing disciplinary actions on immediate basis, with no space for excuses. ANd abt the Accountant - Pls be careful about giving him extra load of work. Becuase it may not just be the salary of the CEO, but also other crucial information what he might have revealed. He needs to oriented once again on the basic ethics expected out of his work, the failure of which he can decide whether he choses to continue or not. Handle this with less emotions but with a very stern message to everyone. People would stop the gossip and return to whats more impt - "work"