{"id":11274,"date":"2021-02-17T12:04:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T12:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/?p=11274"},"modified":"2026-07-09T19:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T19:57:17","slug":"standard-d-misconduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/cfa-level-2\/ethical-and-professional-standards\/standard-d-misconduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard I (D) \u2013 Misconduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Has a portfolio manager violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct by consuming alcohol during working hours?\",\n    \"text\": \"Ewart Lucas is a portfolio manager at Brisk Insurance. He has frequent meetings with his team at a bistro next to the company\u2019s headquarters. 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She has made poor speculative investments over the years and has accumulated substantial personal debt. Her firm\u2019s compliance department is made aware of her financial distress through Long\u2019s mortgage provider and is investigating potential misconduct. Will the compliance department conclude that Long has violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct? A. No, her actions do not raise questions about her professionalism and competence. B. Yes, her financial distress is indicative of her competence and abilities. C. Yes, because she does not disclose her financial distress to her employer.\",\n    \"answerCount\": 1,\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The correct answer is A. Long has not violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct merely because she is experiencing personal bankruptcy or financial distress. Her personal financial condition does not automatically reflect poorly on her professional conduct, integrity, or competence. However, her firm may still review whether her personal investment behavior affects her suitability for her role as a financial advisor.\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MH0S2KvtFXY\" width=\"611\" height=\"343\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Members and Candidates must not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty fraud, or deceit, or commit any act that reflects adversely on their professional reputation, integrity, or competence.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Guidance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct addresses <span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm; font-style: normal !msorm;\"><strong><em>all<\/em><\/strong><\/span> conduct that reflects poorly on a Member or Candidate\u2019s reputation, competence, and professional integrity. Any actions that involve dishonest conduct, lying, cheating, stealing, or any unethical behavior that negatively affects the Member or Candidate&#8217;s professional activities would be considered a violation of the Standard.<\/p>\n<p>Actions that damage the trustworthiness, competence, and inability to carry out his or her professional activities would conflict with Standard I(D).<\/p>\n<p>Violations of Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A member or candidate consuming alcohol during working hours.<\/li>\n<li>Personal bankruptcy arising out of fraud or deceitful action.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to perform adequate due diligence or delegating research responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"><a style=\"display: block; text-align: center; padding: 14px 18px; border: 2px solid #2F5BFF; border-radius: 18px; color: #ffffff ; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; background-color: #1a73e8 ;\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master CFA Level 2 misconduct standards with AnalystPrep\u2019s Free Trial. <\/a><\/div>\n<h2>\u00a0Compliance Recommendations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Code of Ethics:<\/strong><\/span> Firms should develop a Code of Ethics that employees are required to follow. Firms should ensure that employees are aware that any misconduct will not be tolerated.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>List of violations:<\/strong><\/span> Firms should disseminate a list of potential violations and relevant disciplinary actions to all employees.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\"><strong>Employee references:<\/strong><\/span> Employers should screen potential employees to ensure that they are of good character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Application 1: Professionalism and Competence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ewart Lucas is a portfolio manager at Brisk Insurance. He has frequent meetings with his team at a bistro next to the company\u2019s headquarters. After a stressful management meeting, he takes his team out for lunch and orders a bottle of wine. The other members of his team decline to consume the wine. He states that he is \u201cmore relaxed and able to produce better results\u201d after he has consumed a few glasses of wine.<\/p>\n<p>Has Lucas violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. Yes, because consuming alcohol during working hours could impair his judgment and his ability to carry out his responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. No, because Lucas is out of the office \u2013 he is allowed to do whatever he likes during his lunch break.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. No, because his claim of superior performance after a few drinks is beneficial for his clients and the firm.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is A.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lucas has violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct. His actions have raised questions about his competence and professionalism.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Application 2: Fraud and Deceit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An equity analyst includes a receipt that is not part of his expenses for a company trip. He previously missed out on a legitimate expense of the same value the month before. He is looking to be reimbursed for the previous month\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n<p>Is the analyst in conflict with Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. No, because the reimbursement he is seeking is of the same monetary value as his legitimate expense.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. Yes, because his conduct is deceitful.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. Yes, because he is not allowed to claim any expenses.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The analyst has violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct because his actions were deceitful. His actions have adversely damaged his integrity.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Application 3: Personal Actions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">and Integrity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jane Ferro is the Head of Trading at Nix Brokerage. In her spare time, she is an avid woman\u2019s rights activist. She was recently arrested at a peaceful protest over the weekend. She is accused of creating public disruption.<\/p>\n<p>Are Ferro\u2019s actions considered to violate Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. Yes, Ferro\u2019s arrest questions her professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. No, the crime Ferro is accused of is not serious enough to damage her reputation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. No, her actions do not reflect poorly on her professional reputation and integrity.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct is meant to cover conduct that reflects poorly on a Member\u2019s or Candidate\u2019s <span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm; font-style: normal !msorm;\"><strong><em>professional<\/em><\/strong><\/span> reputation, integrity, or competence. Ferro is allowed to participate in causes that she aligns with.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Application 4: Personal Actions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jeff Sioux, a financial advisor, tells his client that he can get her the best deal refinancing her 30-year home mortgage. He gets her a deal that maximizes his commission but leaves his client with worse payment terms.<\/p>\n<p>Has Sioux violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A. No, because the client chose to take up Sioux\u2019s offer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B. Yes, because he received a commission for his referral.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C. Yes, because Sioux\u2019s actions were dishonest \u2013 he intended to maximize his commission.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sioux violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct. He was dishonest and misrepresented the offer to his client. Sioux may offer to help his clients but must be honest about the offer and present the client with all the facts.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">Application <\/span>5<span style=\"font-weight: normal !msorm;\">: Personal Actions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Janice Long is a financial advisor that is going through personal bankruptcy. She has made poor speculative investments over the years and has accumulated vast amounts of personal debt. Her firm\u2019s compliance department is made aware of her financial distress through Long\u2019s mortgage provider. The firm is investigating any potential misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>Will the compliance department conclude that Long has violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A. No, her actions do not raise questions on her professionalism and competence.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 B. Yes, her financial distress is indicative of her competence and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 C. Yes, because she does not disclose her financial distress to her employer.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is A.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Long has not violated Standard I(D) \u2013 Misconduct. Long\u2019s financial distress does not reflect poorly on her <strong><em>professional<\/em><\/strong> conduct or integrity. Her actions may lead her firm to question her investment actions and suitability in her role as a financial advisor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Reading 46: Guidance for The Standards of Professional Conduct (I-VII)<\/p>\n<p><em>LOS 46 (a) Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct by applying the Code and Standards to specific situations.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 9999px; background: #1e5bd8; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Start Free Trial \u2192 <\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\">Strengthen your understanding of CFA Level 2 ethics, misconduct standards, and professional conduct with study notes, practice questions, and mock exams.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Members and Candidates must not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty fraud, or deceit, or commit any act that reflects adversely on their professional reputation, integrity, or competence. 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