Formal paper: cover page, APA formatting, References page
Research paper (not an analysis paper)
- Based on your major and chosen profession, identify one of the Professional Associations that provide a code of conduct or code of ethics for your industry.
- Example: major – Finance, professional career – financial advisor, professional association choices (among others). You could choose one of the professional associations below — or find another that you like – there are several.
- The Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
- The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
Use guideline provided in this link and answer questions, using the following headings:
- Profession: Based on your major, what profession are you working toward?
- Professional Association: Identify your chosen professional association (NOT a future employer). The organization should provide a code of conduct or code of ethics for the entire industry.
- Specialized Training: Educational requirements for your chosen profession, membership requirements for joining the Association, is there a special exam required (such as the CPA exam for Certified Public Accountants for accounting majors)?
- Code of Ethics: Provide the link to access the code, identify the ethical rules for your profession, and summarize the major provisions.
- Self-Regulation: Identify enforcement process and consequences found in your chosen professional association.
- Client-Focus: What does it mean to serve the interest of others in the context of your chosen profession?
- Reflection:
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- What have you learned about being an ethical member of your chosen profession?
- What challenges have you discovered that might need to be overcome to be an ethical member of your chosen profession?
- References


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