Which action best meets the disclosure requirement under revised Standard V(B) Communication with Clients and Prospective Clients?

Correct answer: Providing clients a written description of the nature of services offered and the costs and fees the client will incur.

Explanation

Clients must receive prominent and clear information about the services offered and the costs they will bear prior to engagement.

Other questions

Question 1

Which is the primary purpose of the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program (PCP)?

Question 2

A member receives an e-mail from a regulator reporting possible misconduct by a colleague. According to the Handbook guidance, what should the member do first?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Conduct?

Question 4

Which new standard was added in the 2023 revisions to the Code and Standards?

Question 5

Under Standard I(A), when applicable law and the Code and Standards differ, a member must:

Question 6

Which of the following most likely constitutes material nonpublic information under Standard II(A)?

Question 7

Under II(A), which practice is permissible for an analyst using the mosaic approach?

Question 8

Which of the following actions best demonstrates compliance with Standard I(B) Independence and Objectivity?

Question 9

Which of the following is a recommended firewall element to prevent misuse of material nonpublic information?

Question 10

Which behavior most likely violates Standard II(B) Market Manipulation?

Question 11

A portfolio manager receives a client instruction to buy a speculative cryptocurrency product that conflicts with the client’s conservative IPS. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Question 13

Which practice helps ensure fair dealing under Standard III(B) when allocating shares of an oversubscribed IPO among client accounts?

Question 14

Which of these is required by Standard III(D) Performance Presentation?

Question 15

A research analyst copies substantial material from another firm’s report into their firm’s published report without attribution. Which Standard is most directly violated?

Question 16

Which procedure is recommended to help supervisors meet their obligations under Standard IV(C) Responsibilities of Supervisors?

Question 17

Under Standard VI(A) Avoid or Disclose Conflicts, what is required when a conflict cannot reasonably be avoided?

Question 18

Which of the following best exemplifies a violation of Standard V(A) Diligence and Reasonable Basis?

Question 19

A member receives confidential quarterly sales figures from a supplier in confidence; the information is material. Under Standard II(A), which action is permitted?

Question 20

Which statement best reflects the meaning of 'best execution' in the context of Standard III(A) Loyalty, Prudence, and Care?

Question 21

An adviser claims in a brochure that their composite returned 20% annually for the past five years, but this excludes accounts that withdrew during poor years. Which Standard is implicated?

Question 22

Which of the following is consistent with Standard I(E) Competence when a member's role changes to include ESG analysis?

Question 23

Which is an appropriate firm practice to support Standard V(C) Record Retention?

Question 24

Under Standard VI(B) Priority of Transactions, which trade must be filled first?

Question 25

Which action best complies with Standard III(E) Preservation of Confidentiality?

Question 26

Which of the following is a recommended firm policy to support Standard I(B) independence of research?

Question 27

A member asks compliance whether they may accept a modest client gift worth EUR 50. Best practice under Standard I(B) is to:

Question 28

Which of the following is most consistent with ethical use of expert networks under Standard II(A)?

Question 29

A manager wishes to advertise a fund’s 10-year track record but wants to use a peer group index that is not comparable. Under Standard III(D) the manager should:

Question 30

Which action best demonstrates compliance with Standard VII(B) Reference to CFA Institute and the CFA designation?

Question 31

An analyst discovers an error in a previously distributed performance report that materially inflates returns. According to the Handbook, the analyst should:

Question 32

Which of the following best describes the duty of loyalty under Standard III(A)?

Question 33

Which firm-level practice most directly promotes ethical culture as described in the module conclusion?

Question 34

Under Standard I(C) Misrepresentation, which social media behavior is most likely a violation?

Question 35

Which of the following is consistent with Standard IV(B) Additional Compensation Arrangements?

Question 36

Which best practice helps ensure suitability for retail clients under Standard III(C)?

Question 37

Which of the following disclosures is required under Standard VI(C) Referral Fees?

Question 38

Which practice helps a firm comply with Standard III(B) when issuing investment recommendations?

Question 39

An adviser tells a prospective client only the services that benefit the adviser’s firm. Under Standard V(B), what is missing?

Question 40

Which of the following actions would be a violation of Standard I(D) Misconduct?

Question 41

Which of the following best exemplifies a firm’s proxy voting responsibility discussed under Standard III(A)?

Question 42

Which practice is inconsistent with the concept of an ethical decision-making framework recommended in the module?

Question 43

A member learns that a colleague has been selectively sharing draft research with favored clients before public release. Which Standards are implicated and what immediate step should the member take?

Question 44

Which of the following is an appropriate response if a member discovers the firm is presenting an inaccurate performance composite that overstates returns?

Question 45

Which of these best captures the FCA Institute's reason for emphasizing professions and codes of ethics in investment management?

Question 46

Which of the following steps is part of the ethical decision-making framework outlined in the Handbook?

Question 47

Which scenario most clearly requires dissociation under Standard I(A)?

Question 48

Which of the following reflects best practice for handling firm-sponsored educational trips by issuers under Standard I(B)?

Question 49

Under Standard V(B), which of these must be disclosed when communicating investment process to clients?

Question 50

Which behavior exemplifies fulfilling the Standard I(E) Competence obligation over time?