PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 27 of 68
A financial analyst is preparing an investment report on Company X. However, the analyst owns a significant amount of stock in Company X. According to the ICAP code of ethics, what principle is most directly threatened here?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Objectivity
Explanation
Objectivity dictates that professionals should not allow bias, conflict of interest, or the undue influence of others to override their business judgment.
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