{"id":38899,"date":"2021-12-08T09:06:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/cfa-level-1-exam\/?p=38899"},"modified":"2021-12-09T09:58:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T09:58:20","slug":"standard-viib-reference-to-cfa-institute-the-cfa-designation-and-the-cfa-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/cfa-level-1-exam\/ethical-and-professional-standards\/standard-viib-reference-to-cfa-institute-the-cfa-designation-and-the-cfa-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard VII(B) – Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/p>\n

Application 1: Stating Facts About the CFA\u00ae Designation and CFA\u00ae Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dorothy Chen, CFA, is in conversation with one of her mentees \u2013 Hannah Blake. Blake is considering sitting the CFA Level I exam and is asking Chen for her advice. Chen states that going through the CFA\u00ae Program enhanced her knowledge of the investment industry and profession. Additionally, she praises the rigor and high ethical standards emphasized by the CFA Program. Chen informs Blake that she passed all three exams in three consecutive years.<\/p>\n

Chen’s LinkedIn profile states that she is an active member of the CFA Institute. However, she is yet to pay her current annual membership dues.<\/p>\n

Which of Chen’s statements would\u00a0most likely<\/em> be considered a violation of Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA Designation, and the CFA\u00ae Program?<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. The CFA\u00ae Program enhanced her knowledge of investment, industry, and profession.<\/li>\n
  2. Informing Blake that she passed all three exams in three consecutive years.<\/li>\n
  3. Her LinkedIn profile states that she is an active member of the CFA Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The correct answer is C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Chen has violated Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA\u00ae Designation, and the CFA\u00aeProgram by implying that she is a CFA Institute member in her LinkedIn profile without<\/em>\u00a0paying her annual membership dues. Her statement regarding passing all three exams in three consecutive years is a fact and is therefore not a violation of Standard VII(B).<\/p>\n

    Application 2: Improper Reference to The CFA\u00ae Program and Designation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Which of the following is an improper reference to the CFA\u00ae Program and\/or designation?<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. “Enrolling in the CFA\u00ae program has made me a better equity valuation analyst than my peers.”<\/li>\n
    2. “I am February 2021 CFA Level I candidate.”<\/li>\n
    3. “I have passed all three levels of the CFA\u00ae Program and may be eligible for the charter subject to the completion of the required work experience.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The correct answer is A<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Answers B and C make correct reference to the CFA\u00ae Program and Designation. Implying that passing all three levels of theCFA\u00ae Program makes an individual a better analyst is a violation of Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA\u00ae Designation, and the CFA\u00aeProgram. Claiming superior ability by obtaining the designation or passing the examinations is strictly prohibited<\/em>\u00a0under Standard VII(B).<\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/p>\n

      <\/p>\n

      Application 1: Stating Facts About the CFA\u00ae Designation and CFA\u00ae Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Dorothy Chen, CFA, is in conversation with one of her mentees \u2013 Hannah Blake. Blake is considering sitting the CFA Level I exam and is asking Chen for her advice. Chen states that going through the CFA\u00ae Program enhanced her knowledge of the investment industry and profession. Additionally, she praises the rigor and high ethical standards emphasized by the CFA Program. Chen informs Blake that she passed all three exams in three consecutive years.<\/p>\n

      Chen’s LinkedIn profile states that she is an active member of the CFA Institute. However, she is yet to pay her current annual membership dues.<\/p>\n

      Which of Chen’s statements would\u00a0most likely<\/em> be considered a violation of Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA Designation, and the CFA\u00ae Program?<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. The CFA\u00ae Program enhanced her knowledge of investment, industry, and profession.<\/li>\n
      2. Informing Blake that she passed all three exams in three consecutive years.<\/li>\n
      3. Her LinkedIn profile states that she is an active member of the CFA Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The correct answer is C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Chen has violated Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA\u00ae Designation, and the CFA\u00aeProgram by implying that she is a CFA Institute member in her LinkedIn profile without<\/em>\u00a0paying her annual membership dues. Her statement regarding passing all three exams in three consecutive years is a fact and is therefore not a violation of Standard VII(B).<\/p>\n

        Application 2: Improper Reference to The CFA\u00ae Program and Designation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Which of the following is an improper reference to the CFA\u00ae Program and\/or designation?<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. “Enrolling in the CFA\u00ae program has made me a better equity valuation analyst than my peers.”<\/li>\n
        2. “I am February 2021 CFA Level I candidate.”<\/li>\n
        3. “I have passed all three levels of the CFA\u00ae Program and may be eligible for the charter subject to the completion of the required work experience.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The correct answer is A<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Answers B and C make correct reference to the CFA\u00ae Program and Designation. Implying that passing all three levels of theCFA\u00ae Program makes an individual a better analyst is a violation of Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA\u00ae Designation, and the CFA\u00aeProgram. Claiming superior ability by obtaining the designation or passing the examinations is strictly prohibited<\/em>\u00a0under Standard VII(B).<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/p>\n

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