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How to study CFA ethics with flashcards

Ethics questions on the CFA exams reward precise recall of the Standards of Professional Conduct, such as the exact scope of Standard III(B) or the disclosure duties in Standard VI(A). cfa ethics flashcards turn those readings into short prompts you can test yourself on in a few minutes a day.

  • Cards for each Standard, from I(A) Knowledge of the Law through VII(B) Reference to CFA
  • Front-and-back prompts that test the requirement, not just the Standard's title
  • Spaced repetition that prioritizes the cards you miss
  • Exports to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan for review on other devices
Example CFA ethics flashcards
What does Standard I(A) Knowledge of the Law require?Members must know and comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and follow the stricter standard when laws and the Code and Standards conflict.
What does Standard II(A) Material Nonpublic Information require?Members must not act on material nonpublic information, and they must take steps to prevent misuse, such as following firm information barriers.
What is the Fair Dealing requirement under Standard III(B)?Members must treat all clients fairly when disseminating investment recommendations and changes, and must not favor some clients over others.
What must a member disclose under Standard VI(A) Disclosure of Conflicts?Every real or potential conflict of interest must be disclosed to clients, prospective clients and employers so they can evaluate it.
What basis must an investment recommendation have under Standard V(A)?A reasonable and adequate basis, supported by appropriate research and investigation, before the recommendation is made.
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Built from your own material

Upload your course PDF, lecture slides or handwritten notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so the cards match your syllabus.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so the Standards stick before your exam date.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and export to Anki or CSV.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or images of your CFA ethics readings.

Generate flashcards

DeckOwl writes question-and-answer cards covering the Standards, with the terms and rules you need to recall.

Review on a schedule

Study in the browser each day. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you are weakest on.

Build your deck from the material you were assigned, not a generic list. Write each card so the front asks for one rule and the back gives the requirement and a short example, then review missed cards first. Spaced repetition helps the Standards stay accurate under time pressure, which matters when two answer choices look similar.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a CFA ethics flashcard include?

Each card should name one Standard and ask for its core requirement or a specific situation it applies to. The back should state the requirement in one or two sentences, with a short example if the rule is easy to confuse with another Standard.

How often should I review CFA ethics flashcards?

Review a small set daily instead of cramming before the exam, since spacing improves retention of exact wording. Spend more time on cards you keep missing, and move the rest to longer intervals as you improve.

Can I export my flashcards?

Exports are part of the paid plans. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and generate flashcards from your own material. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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