With regard to Standard VII(B)—Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program: A. both Montpier and Taylor are in compliance. B. only Taylor is in compliance. C. neither Montpier nor Taylor is in compliance.
Both Montpier, as a CFA charterholder, and Taylor, as a CFA candidate, are subject to the Standards. Montpier violated Standard VII(B) by exaggerating the implications of passing the exam in three years. Taylor’s comments comply with the Standards