Want to pass your exams? Start preparing the right way.

My email is

& I’m preparing for

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

300Hours: CFA, ACCA & Finance Certifications Hub

cfa professional conduct investigation

CFA Professional Conduct Investigation (2026): A Clear Guide

Sophie Macon

19 Jul 2026

CFA, Exam Day & Results

As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct investigations due to a misconduct (perceived or actual). To help alleviate your concerns, this article explains: what CFA Institute's Professional Conduct Program (PCP) is about; how a disciplinary process works; what to do if you're being investigated; and most importantly how to avoid any CFA PCP investigations in the future. CFA Institute's Professional Conduct Program: A quick summary CFA Institute's Professional Conduct Program (PCP) investigates ...