... research, criticizing his lack of thoroughness and questioning his abilities as an analyst and his academic and professional credentials Specifically, she says that she's a better analyst than... of his research report, Cutty violated: A) Standard V(B) Communications with Clients and Prospective Clients B) Standard V (A) Diligence and Reasonable Basis C) none of the Standards Question #2... conformance with the CFA Institute Code and Standards as circumstances dictate C) determine what constitutes adequate compliance procedures under the CFA Institute Code and Standards and then implement