{"id":40877,"date":"2025-02-11T03:50:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T03:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/?p=40877"},"modified":"2026-02-13T20:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:42:31","slug":"standard-vii-b-reference-to-cfa-institute-the-cfa-designation-and-the-cfa-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/cfa-level-iii\/standard-vii-b-reference-to-cfa-institute-the-cfa-designation-and-the-cfa-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard VII (B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Violation of CFA Standard VII(B) regarding references to the CFA Program\",\n    \"text\": \"Dorothy Chen, CFA, is speaking with her mentee Hannah Blake, who is considering the CFA Level I exam. 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Statements tied to the CFA program, designation and exam that exaggerate or misrepresent the performance or ability of a Member or Candidate are not permitted.<\/p>\n<p>Members and Candidates are allowed to emphasize the high ethical and professional conduct required, the rigor of the program, and the merits of the CFA program as long as the statements are stated as opinions.<\/p>\n<p>Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program applies to any form of communication (electronic, written, and verbal).<\/p>\n<p><!-- TOP CTA \u2013 Full Width Outline Button --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\"\n     target=\"_blank\"\n     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n     style=\"\n       display:block;\n       width:100%;\n       padding:12px 0;\n       border:2px solid #3b6fd8;\n       border-radius:50px;\n       font-size:16.5px;\n       font-weight:500;\n       text-align:center;\n       text-decoration:none;\n       color:#3b6fd8;\n       background-color:#f4f6f9;\n       box-sizing:border-box;\n     \"><br \/>\n     Access CFA Level III practice questions with free trial access.<br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>CFA Institute Membership<\/h2>\n<p>To be considered a CFA \u201cmember\u201d or \u201caffiliate,\u201d individuals must meet the membership requirements as defined in the CFA Institute Bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>A member must satisfy the following requirements to obtain his or her membership status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit (on annual basis) a signed copy of the Professional Conduct Statement; and<\/li>\n<li>Pay applicable CFA Institute membership dues annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these requirements are not met, the individual is not considered an active member. Until an individual\u2019s membership is reactivated, the individual must not misrepresent themselves as an active member. The individual is allowed to present themselves as a former member of the CFA Institute.<\/p>\n<h2>Using the CFA Designation<\/h2>\n<p>Members and Candidates are permitted to use the CFA designation in a manner that does not exaggerate or misrepresent the significance of the designation. The use of the CFA designation is permitted for individuals who have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed the CFA Program;<\/li>\n<li>Completed the required years of <em>relevant<\/em> work experience; and<\/li>\n<li>Satisfied the CFA Institute membership requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a CFA charterholder fails to meet any of the CFA Institute membership requirements, he or she forfeits the right to use the designation until they reactivate their membership with the CFA Institute.<\/p>\n<h2>Referring to Candidacy in the Program<\/h2>\n<p>Candidates are allowed to refer to their participation in the CFA Program. However, any reference should state that the individual is a <strong><em>candidate <\/em><\/strong>in the Program. Individuals <strong><em>cannot<\/em><\/strong> claim partial designation. For example, an individual who has passed Level I and II <strong><em>cannot<\/em><\/strong> imply or state that they are \u201ca partial CFA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An individual is a candidate in the CFA Program if they have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Successfully registered for a CFA Program examination; or<\/li>\n<li>Sat a specific exam and are waiting for their exam results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A candidate is permitted to say that they passed the exams in three consecutive years (as this is a fact). However, they are not allowed to imply that they can achieve superior results or have a greater ability by passing the exams in only three years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong> improper references include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAs a CFA charterholder, I can achieve superior investment returns.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAs a CFA charterholder, Susan Ndolo is the most qualified to manage large investment funds.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCFA, expected in 2022.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEllen Johnson, charter pending.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recommended Compliance Procedures<\/h2>\n<p>Members and Candidates should disseminate information about Standard VII(B) \u2013Reference to CFA Institute, CFA Designation, and the CFA Program to their employers to help their employers avoid improper reference to the CFA Program.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Application 1: Stating Facts about the CFA Designation and Program<\/h3>\n<p>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 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<p>Chen\u2019s 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<p>Which of Chen\u2019s statements would <em>most likely<\/em> be considered a violation of Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA Designation, and the CFA Program?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. The CFA Program enhanced her knowledge of the investment and industry and profession.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. Informing Blake that she passed all three exams in three consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. Her LinkedIn profile stating that she is an active member of the CFA Institute.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chen has violated Standard VII(B) \u2013 Reference to CFA Institute, CFA Designation, and the CFA Program by implying that she is a CFA Institute member in her LinkedIn profile <strong><em>without<\/em><\/strong> paying 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<h3>Example 2: Improper Reference to the CFA Program and Designation<\/h3>\n<p>Which of the following in an improper reference to the CFA Program and\/or designation?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. \u201cEnrolling in the CFA program has made me a better equity valuation analyst than my peers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. \u201cI am February 2021 CFA Level I candidate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. \u201cI have passed all three levels of the CFA Program and may be eligible for the charter subject to the completion of the required work experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is A.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Answers B and C make correct reference to the CFA Program and Designation. 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