Ethical and Professional Standards Q75

75Kaori Kazuya and Albert Farnsworth are both candidates in the CFA Program. Kazuya is registered for the Level II exam and Farnsworth has passed the Level III exam of the CFA program. Farnsworth is awaiting his CFA charter. Kazuya works for Metro Investments and her business cards reads, “Kaori Kazuya, CFA Level II candidate” whereas Farnsworth works as an analyst at Sarosky Wealth Management and does not put any CFA designation on his business cards. But at the end of his reports, he does give a reference that, “Albert Farnsworth has passed all three levels of the CFA Program and will be eligible for the CFA charter upon completion of the required work experience.” Who most likely violated the Standards?

Option : B
Explanation : Kazuya violates Standard VII(B) Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program, by using an improper designation on her business cards. Farnsworth reference is proper according to Standard VII(B) Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program.

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