PBO? Pension expense?

Andrew Carson is an equity analyst employed at Lee, Vincent, and Associates, an investment research firm. In a conversation with his supervisor, Daniel Lau, Carson makes the following two statements about defined contribution plans. Statement 1: Employers often face onerous disclosure requirements. Statement 2: Employers often bear all the investment...

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Carol Blackwell, CFA, has been hired to manage trust assets for Blanchard Investments. Blanchard's trust manager, Thaddeus Baldwin, CFA, has worked in the securities business for more than 50 years. On Blackwell's first day at the office, Baldwin gives her several instructions.

Carol Blackwell, CFA, has been hired to manage trust assets for Blanchard Investments. Blanchard's trust manager, Thaddeus Baldwin, CFA, has worked in the securities business for more than 50 years. On Blackwell's first day at the office, Baldwin gives her several instructions. Instruction 1: Limit risk by avoiding stock options....

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Which of the following is least likely to prevent earnings manipulation?

High Plains' average net operating assets at the end of 2008 and 2007 was $977.89 million and $642.83 million, respectively. Which of the following is least likely to prevent earnings manipulation?A . The independent audit.B . SEC certification filed by High Plains' CEO and CFD . High Plains' bond covenants.View...

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Which of the requests, if fulfilled, is most likely to place Basch in violation of Standard III(E) Preservation of Confidentiality?

A potential client contacted an employee and wanted detailed performance records of client accounts so he can decide whether to invest with the firm." Basch goes on to say that she is responsible for developing a presentation on the differences between the Prudent Investor and the Prudent Man rules for...

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In her estimation of Zenith's future growth rate, what standard did Garvey violate?

Glenda Garvey is interning at Samson Securities in the summer to earn money for her last semester of studies for her MBA. She took the Level 3 CFA® exam in June but has not yet received her score. Garvey’s work involves preparing research reports on small companies. Garvey is at...

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Which of the following statements is most accurate with regard to Ryan's discussion of the new Plasma Fund with FIMCO clients?

Susan Foley, CFA, is Chief Investment Officer of Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO), a large investment management firm that includes a family of mutual funds as well as individually managed accounts. The individually managed accounts include individuals, personal trusts, and employee benefit plans. In the past few months, Foley has...

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High Plains' average net operating assets at the end of 2008 and 2007 was $977.89 million and $642.83 million, respectively.

High Plains' average net operating assets at the end of 2008 and 2007 was $977.89 million and $642.83 million, respectively. As compared to the year ended 2007, High Plains' cash flow accrual ratio for the year ended 2008 is:A . higher.B . lower.C . the same.View AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The...

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Has there been any violation of CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct relating to either the change in the average holdings of the FIF during the first six months of Parsons's leadership, or in Parsons's subsequent investment in the non-dividend paying stocks?

Susan Foley, CFA, is Chief Investment Officer of Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO), a large investment management firm that includes a family of mutual funds as well as individually managed accounts. The individually managed accounts include individuals, personal trusts, and employee benefit plans. In the past few months, Foley has...

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In his letter to clients explaining the change in the valuation model, did Holly violate anv CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct?

Pat Wilson, CFA, is the chief compliance officer for Excess Investments, a global asset management and investment banking services company. Wilson is reviewing two investment reports written by Peter Holly, CFA, an analyst and portfolio manager who has worked for Excess for four years. Holly's first report under compliance review...

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PBO? Pension expense?

Andrew Carson is an equity analyst employed at Lee, Vincent, and Associates, an investment research firm. In a conversation with his supervisor, Daniel Lau, Carson makes the following two statements about defined contribution plans. Statement 1: Employers often face onerous disclosure requirements. Statement 2: Employers often bear all the investment...

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