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Standard I(C): Misrepresentation

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This presentation provides a primer for CFA Institute Standard of Professional Conduct I(C): Misrepresentation. The video conveys the key concepts of the standard, recommended compliance practices, and provides case studies to allow users to practice applying the standard to real world scenarios. The concepts covered include false statements, material omissions, electronic communication, social media, plagiarism, citing sources, qualifications, professional credentials, guarantee of return, third-party research, and group research. This video is part of the 22 video series covering each of the Standards of Professional Conduct.

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