Conquer CFA Exam Ethics: Master the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

Your Study Guide for Ethical Principles, Misconduct Scenarios, and Professional Responsibility

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Conquer CFA Exam Ethics: Master the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct is a concise, focused guide crafted to help candidates understand the ethical framework required to pass the CFA exam. This book is part of the Conquer the Exam series—concise, focused guides for professionals preparing for vocational and certification exams. Designed to supplement more comprehensive study materials, it offers essential coverage of ethical principles, practical misconduct scenarios, and key behavioral standards without overwhelming detail.

The chapters walk readers through the core components of the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, encouraging deeper thinking about real-world applications. It highlights core values such as integrity, objectivity, and accountability, and emphasizes how to handle client relationships, avoid conflicts of interest, and maintain professional standards.

This guide is ideal for busy professionals seeking a structured way to reinforce foundational knowledge and identify areas for deeper review. It does not aim to replace official CFA Institute materials but instead supports them by focusing on clarity, retention, and exam-day readiness.

This unofficial guide is independently authored and is not endorsed by the CFA Institute.