## Overview

Our free CFA Level II Ethical and Professional Standards notes cover everything you need to know for this module. From application of the Code and Standards, professionalism and communication, to GIPS standards advanced, we've got you covered. Whether you're in a classroom or taking the self-study route, these notes provide added peace of mind, knowing that you have everything you need to help consolidate and revise effectively for CFA Level II exam. Think something could be better? [Give us a shout on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created comprehensive study guides for all CFA Level II topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [Ethical and Professional Standards](./cfa-level2-ethical-and-professional-standards)
- [Quantitative Methods](./cfa-level2-quantitative-methods)
- [Economics](./cfa-level2-economics)
- [Financial Statement Analysis](./cfa-level2-financial-statement-analysis)
- [Corporate Issuers](./cfa-level2-corporate-issuers)
- [Equity Investments](./cfa-level2-equity-investments)
- [Fixed Income](./cfa-level2-fixed-income)
- [Derivatives](./cfa-level2-derivatives)
- [Alternative Investments](./cfa-level2-alternative-investments)
- [Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning](./cfa-level2-portfolio-management-and-wealth-planning)

## 1. Application of the Code and Standards

- [Scenario analysis and guidance application](./cfa-level2-application-of-the-code-and-standards-scenario-analysis-and-guidance-application)
- [Research objectivity conflicts and independence](./cfa-level2-application-of-the-code-and-standards-research-objectivity-conflicts-and-independence)
- [Duties to clients and employers case practice](./cfa-level2-application-of-the-code-and-standards-duties-to-clients-and-employers-case-practice)

## 2. Professionalism and communication

- [Fair dealing loyalty prudence and care](./cfa-level2-professionalism-and-communication-fair-dealing-loyalty-prudence-and-care)
- [Client communication record retention and disclosures](./cfa-level2-professionalism-and-communication-client-communication-record-retention-and-disclosures)
- [Misconduct market manipulation and material nonpublic information](./cfa-level2-professionalism-and-communication-misconduct-market-manipulation-and-material-nonpublic-information)

## 3. GIPS standards advanced

- [Composite creation maintenance and input data](./cfa-level2-gips-standards-advanced-composite-creation-maintenance-and-input-data)
- [Calculation methodologies and treatment of fees](./cfa-level2-gips-standards-advanced-calculation-methodologies-and-treatment-of-fees)
- [Presentation reporting and verification](./cfa-level2-gips-standards-advanced-presentation-reporting-and-verification)


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