NASAA Series 66 Syllabus — Topic Weights & Learning Objectives

NASAA Series 66 syllabus mapped to topic weights with clear learning objectives. Use it as a checklist and map practice questions to outcomes.

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What’s covered

Topic I - Economic Factors and Business Information (8%)

Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow (Topic I.A)

  • Calculate present value (PV) and future value (FV) given a rate and time period.
  • Explain, at a high level, how compounding frequency affects PV/FV outcomes.
  • Interpret net present value (NPV) as the value added or removed by a series of cash flows at a required return.
  • Interpret internal rate of return (IRR) as the discount rate that sets NPV to zero, and compare IRR to a required return to make a decision at a high level.
  • Apply time value of money concepts to compare cash flows occurring at different times (discounting/compounding) at a high level.
  • Differentiate nominal returns from real (inflation-adjusted) returns at a high level and recognize why inflation matters for long horizons.
  • Identify common pitfalls in TVM questions (timeline setup, sign conventions, per-period vs annual rates) at a high level.

Descriptive Statistics and Risk/Return Metrics (Topic I.A)

  • Compute and interpret mean, median, and mode, and recognize when each measure is most informative.
  • Compute and interpret range and standard deviation at a high level as measures of dispersion/volatility.
  • Interpret correlation and describe how correlation affects diversification benefits at a high level.
  • Interpret alpha and beta at a high level and relate them to market risk and relative performance.
  • Interpret the Sharpe ratio as a risk-adjusted return measure and compare two investments at a high level.
  • Recognize limitations of summary statistics (outliers, skewness, non-normal returns) at a high level.

Financial Ratios and Valuation Multiples (Topic I.A)

  • Calculate and interpret the current ratio and quick ratio as measures of liquidity.
  • Interpret debt-to-equity and similar leverage ratios at a high level.
  • Explain, at a high level, how financial ratios are used in credit and equity analysis to assess strength and risk.
  • Calculate and interpret price-to-earnings (P/E) and identify common drivers of P/E differences across firms/industries at a high level.
  • Calculate and interpret price-to-book (P/B) and identify when book value is more or less informative at a high level.
  • Recognize common comparability issues when using multiples (one-time items, negative earnings, accounting differences) at a high level.

Topic II - Investment Vehicle Characteristics (17%)

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Topic II.1)

  • Differentiate demand deposits and certificates of deposit (CDs) at a high level (liquidity, interest, insured deposit concept).
  • Identify common money market instruments (commercial paper, Treasury bills) and describe their typical risk characteristics at a high level.
  • Compare insured deposits and money market instruments for safety, liquidity, and yield at a high level.
  • Recognize interest rate risk and reinvestment risk considerations for short-term instruments at a high level.

Fixed Income Securities: Valuation Factors and Risks (Topic II.2)

  • Explain, at a high level, how maturity, coupon, and yield interact with bond pricing.
  • Differentiate yield-to-maturity (YTM) and yield-to-call (YTC) and identify when each measure is most relevant.
  • Interpret duration as a measure of interest rate sensitivity and compare fixed income securities by duration at a high level.
  • Explain credit risk concepts including bond ratings and credit spreads at a high level.
  • Recognize call features and conversion features and explain, at a high level, how embedded options can affect valuation.
  • Recognize tax implications and market liquidity considerations for fixed income securities and apply discounted cash flow intuition at a high level.

Equity Securities: Types, Valuation, and Offerings (Topic II.3-6)

  • Differentiate common stock, preferred stock (including floating-rate preferred), and convertible preferred stock at a high level.
  • Explain American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and identify key considerations for foreign equity exposure (currency, political, disclosure) at a high level.
  • Describe shareholder rights at a high level (voting rights, preemptive/anti-dilution concepts, liquidation preferences).
  • Recognize restricted stock and resale restriction concepts at a high level.
  • Explain dividends at a high level (declaration and payment concepts, impact on price, common dividend types).
  • Differentiate incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options at a high level and recognize how they can affect compensation and incentives.
  • Compare equity valuation approaches at a high level (fundamental vs technical analysis, dividend discount concepts, discounted cash flow concepts).
  • Differentiate primary vs secondary offerings and describe IPOs and SPAC/blank-check structures at a high level.

Pooled Investments: Types and Structures (Topic II.7)

  • Distinguish open-end mutual funds and closed-end funds at a high level (creation/redemption, trading, pricing).
  • Distinguish ETFs from mutual funds at a high level and explain how ETF shares can be created/redeemed through authorized participants.
  • Explain unit investment trusts (UITs) at a high level and compare them with actively managed pooled products.
  • Describe private funds at a high level (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital) and identify common features and risks (limited liquidity, leverage, fees).
  • Explain REITs at a high level, including exchange-listed vs non-traded REIT characteristics and liquidity differences.
  • Compare pooled vehicles by typical objective, transparency, and liquidity at a high level.

Pooled Investments: Fees, Pricing, Liquidity, and Comparisons (Topic II.8)

  • Explain mutual fund and pooled investment share classes at a high level and how distribution/fee structures can differ.
  • Identify and compare common pooled investment fees and costs at a high level (loads, CDSCs, 12b-1 fees, management fees, trading costs).
  • Explain breakpoints at a high level and why they matter for front-end sales charges.
  • Interpret net asset value (NAV) and explain, at a high level, when a product can trade at a premium or discount to NAV (e.g., closed-end funds, ETFs).
  • Compare liquidity and tax implications across pooled investments at a high level.
  • Evaluate pooled investments using relative comparison factors at a high level (benchmarks, manager tenure, style, policy changes, risk profile).

Derivatives: Futures and Options Basics (Topic II.9)

  • Define futures contracts and identify basic uses (hedging, speculation) and key risks (leverage) at a high level.
  • Define call and put options and explain intrinsic value and time value at a high level.
  • Explain, at a high level, how derivatives can change portfolio risk/return and why suitability and costs matter.

Alternative Investments and Structured Products (Topic II.10)

  • Explain leveraged and inverse funds at a high level and why returns can diverge from simple multiples over time due to compounding.
  • Describe structured products at a high level and identify common risks (issuer credit risk, complexity, limited liquidity).
  • Describe exchange-traded notes (ETNs) at a high level and differentiate them from ETFs.
  • Identify when alternative investments might be used (diversification, hedging) and key suitability considerations at a high level.

Insurance-Based Products and Other Assets (Topic II.11-12)

  • Differentiate fixed, variable, and indexed annuities at a high level and identify key features and risks (tax deferral, surrender charges, market risk).
  • Differentiate term, whole, universal, and variable life insurance at a high level and identify typical uses and risks.
  • Describe commodities/precious metals and digital assets at a high level, including key risks (volatility, custody, regulatory uncertainty) and classification considerations.

Topic III - Client/Customer Investment Recommendations and Strategies (30%)

  • Differentiate individuals, natural persons, and sole proprietorships at a high level for account opening and authority.
  • Differentiate general partnerships and limited partnerships at a high level, including who can bind the entity and common liability considerations.
  • Describe limited liability companies (LLCs) at a high level and recognize account authority considerations (member-managed vs manager-managed).
  • Differentiate C-corporations and S-corporations at a high level and recognize how entity structure can affect taxation and planning.
  • Recognize basic trust and estate concepts relevant to accounts (grantor, trustee, beneficiary, executor) at a high level.
  • Identify foundations and charities as clients and recognize governance and restricted-purpose considerations at a high level.

Client Profiling, Goals, and Risk Tolerance (Topic III.2)

  • Gather and categorize financial goals and objectives (growth, income, capital preservation, liquidity) at a high level.
  • Analyze client cash flow and balance sheet information at a high level to assess liquidity needs and capacity for risk.
  • Incorporate existing investments and concentration exposure when building a recommendation at a high level.
  • Recognize how tax situation, Social Security, and pension benefits can affect planning and withdrawal needs at a high level.
  • Differentiate risk tolerance from risk capacity and time horizon at a high level, and identify common mismatches.
  • Identify nonfinancial considerations (values-based/ESG, religious constraints) and how they can restrict the investable universe at a high level.
  • Recognize behavioral finance biases (loss aversion, recency, overconfidence) and how they can influence client decisions at a high level.
  • Use client data gathering methods (client identification, questionnaires, interviews) to document inputs for recommendations at a high level.

Capital Market Theory and Efficient Markets (Topic III.3)

  • Explain diversification and the concept of systematic vs unsystematic risk at a high level.
  • Describe Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and the efficient frontier concept at a high level.
  • Describe the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and how beta relates to expected return at a high level.
  • Explain the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and implications for active vs passive management at a high level.
  • Recognize key assumptions and limitations of these models (stable correlations, distributions, inputs) at a high level.

Asset Allocation Strategies and Investment Styles (Topic III.4)

  • Distinguish strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation at a high level and identify when each might be used.
  • Map client objectives and constraints to a high-level asset allocation across equities, fixed income, cash, and alternatives.
  • Differentiate active and passive management at a high level and evaluate tradeoffs (fees, tracking error, tax efficiency).
  • Differentiate growth and value styles at a high level and identify typical characteristics and environments.
  • Differentiate income and capital appreciation approaches at a high level and identify common vehicles for each.
  • Recognize style drift and explain why monitoring holdings relative to mandate/benchmark matters at a high level.

Portfolio Techniques and Risk Management (Topic III.4 and III.10)

  • Apply diversification principles at a high level across asset classes, sectors, issuers, and strategies.
  • Describe sector rotation strategies at a high level and identify key risks (timing risk, concentration).
  • Explain dollar-cost averaging at a high level and identify when it can or cannot reduce risk.
  • Explain how purchasing or selling options (puts/calls) can be used at a high level for hedging or income generation.
  • Explain leverage and margin at a high level, including amplification of gains/losses and liquidation risk.
  • Describe volatility management approaches at a high level (rebalancing, risk budgeting) and explain how inverse strategies can behave over time.
  • Recognize high-frequency trading at a high level as a technique and identify key considerations (liquidity, market impact, short holding periods).

Tax Considerations for Recommendations (Topic III.5)

  • Differentiate ordinary income and capital gains at a high level and recognize how holding period affects taxation.
  • Explain qualified dividends vs non-qualified dividends at a high level and their impact on after-tax return.
  • Define cost basis and explain how basis affects realized gain/loss and tax reporting at a high level.
  • Explain marginal tax brackets at a high level and why after-tax planning focuses on incremental effects.
  • Describe the alternative minimum tax (AMT) concept at a high level and why certain items can trigger it.
  • Describe retirement plan distributions and taxation basics at a high level (pre-tax vs Roth, early distribution considerations).
  • Explain government benefit implications such as IRMAA at a high level and why income management can matter.
  • Differentiate taxation concepts for C corporations, S corporations, trusts, and pass-through entities (REITs, MLPs, LLCs) at a high level.
  • Describe estate and gift tax concepts at a high level (exemptions, annual vs lifetime concepts, portability) and planning implications.

Retirement Plans and ERISA Considerations (Topic III.6-7)

  • Compare traditional and Roth IRAs at a high level (tax timing) and recognize why eligibility and withdrawal rules matter.
  • Describe Solo 401(k) plans at a high level and how they differ from standard employer plans.
  • Differentiate defined contribution and defined benefit plans at a high level and identify common examples (401(k), 403(b)).
  • Describe common employer plan features at a high level (matching, vesting, loans, rollovers, required distributions concepts).
  • Describe SIMPLE IRA and SEP plans at a high level and typical use cases for small employers.
  • Differentiate qualified and nonqualified plans at a high level and identify key risks (credit risk, limited protections).
  • Explain ERISA fiduciary duties at a high level and what it means to act prudently for plan participants.
  • Recognize ERISA prohibited transactions and conflict risks at a high level, including the role of an investment policy statement and default investment concepts.

Special Types of Accounts (Topic III.8)

  • Differentiate 529 plans and Coverdell accounts at a high level (ownership, qualified expenses, tax treatment, limitations).
  • Explain UTMA/UGMA custodial accounts at a high level, including irrevocable gift concepts and age-of-majority implications.
  • Explain health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) at a high level, including qualified expenses and tax advantages.
  • Identify documentation and control/beneficiary issues unique to special accounts at a high level.

Ownership Transfer and Estate Planning Techniques (Topic III.9)

  • Differentiate JTWROS, tenants in common (TIC), and tenancy by the entirety (TBE) at a high level, including survivorship and probate implications.
  • Explain community property with right of survivorship at a high level and compare it with other joint ownership forms.
  • Explain transfer-on-death (TOD) and pay-on-death (POD) registrations at a high level and how they transfer assets outside probate.
  • Explain beneficiary designations, including per stirpes concepts, at a high level and identify common pitfalls (outdated beneficiaries).
  • Describe basic trust and will functions at a high level and how they interact with account titling and beneficiary designations.
  • Describe qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) and donor-advised funds at a high level and identify when each is relevant.

Trading Securities, Costs, and Best Execution (Topic III.10)

  • Define key trading terms (bid/ask, quotes, market/limit/stop orders) and identify trade-offs at a high level.
  • Explain short sales and margin vs cash accounts at a high level, including key risks and suitability considerations.
  • Differentiate principal and agency trades at a high level and recognize how compensation can be earned in each.
  • Describe payment for order flow at a high level and explain how it can create conflicts relevant to best execution.
  • Identify roles of introducing broker-dealers, clearing broker-dealers/custodians, market makers, and exchanges at a high level.
  • Compare trading costs (commissions, markups/markdowns, spreads) and explain best execution at a high level.

Portfolio Performance Measurement and Benchmarking (Topic III.11)

  • Calculate and interpret holding period return and annualized return at a high level.
  • Differentiate time-weighted and dollar-weighted (money-weighted) returns and identify when each is appropriate.
  • Interpret risk-adjusted returns and compare portfolios using metrics such as Sharpe, alpha, or beta at a high level.
  • Explain inflation-adjusted and after-tax returns at a high level and why they matter for real-world outcomes.
  • Calculate and interpret current yield at a high level for income-oriented securities.
  • Select and evaluate relevant benchmarks at a high level and recognize benchmark pitfalls (mismatch, cherry-picking, survivorship bias).

Topic IV - Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practice (45%)

Investment Adviser Regulation: Definitions and Scope (Topic IV.1)

  • Define an investment adviser at a high level and distinguish advice about securities from general education.
  • Identify the core elements of adviser status at a high level (in the business, compensation) and recognize direct vs indirect compensation.
  • Differentiate an investment adviser entity from an investment adviser representative (IAR) at a high level and recognize firm vs individual obligations.
  • Explain the concept of a federal covered adviser at a high level and why some advisers are regulated primarily at the federal level.
  • Describe the concept of an exempt reporting adviser at a high level and why some advisers have limited reporting obligations.
  • Identify common exclusions or exemptions from investment adviser registration at a high level (e.g., certain professionals, publishers) without relying on numeric thresholds.
  • Describe notice filing requirements at a high level for federal covered advisers doing business in a state.
  • Recognize multi-state compliance considerations at a high level and why advisers must evaluate each state where they have a place of business or clients.
  • Identify the role of Form ADV at a high level in adviser registration and client disclosure.

IA Registration and Ongoing Compliance (Topic IV.1)

  • Describe the investment adviser registration process at a high level (application, renewals) and identify events that typically trigger updates.
  • Identify key components of Form ADV at a high level (organizational information vs narrative disclosures) and explain why accuracy matters.
  • Explain brochure delivery obligations at a high level and what clients should receive and when.
  • Identify core books and records expectations for advisers at a high level (client agreements, trading records, communications, disclosures).
  • Describe financial reporting and financial responsibility concepts at a high level, including how custody or fee structures can affect requirements.
  • Explain the purpose of written policies and procedures at a high level (compliance program) and how supervision and review fit into that program.
  • Recognize advertising and solicitation oversight as a compliance area for advisers at a high level.
  • Explain adviser supervision obligations over supervised persons at a high level.
  • Identify record retention and inspection concepts at a high level, including regulator examination authority.

Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) Regulation (Topic IV.2)

  • Define an IAR at a high level and identify activities that typically trigger IAR status (soliciting, advising, managing accounts).
  • Determine, at a high level, when an IAR must register in a state (place of business and client interactions) without relying on numeric thresholds.
  • Differentiate how IAR registration works for state-registered advisers versus federal covered advisers at a high level.
  • Identify core information captured on Form U4 at a high level and explain why complete disclosures matter.
  • Recognize ongoing maintenance obligations at a high level, including updating forms for reportable events and material changes.
  • Explain continuing education and qualification/exam requirement concepts at a high level (where applicable by jurisdiction).
  • Describe supervision expectations for IARs at a high level under firm compliance programs.
  • Recognize that clerical or administrative employees are generally excluded from IAR status at a high level and why role definitions matter.

Broker-Dealer and Agent Regulation (Topic IV.3-4)

  • Define a broker-dealer at a high level and differentiate broker-dealer activity from investment advisory activity.
  • Identify common broker-dealer registration triggers and exclusions at a high level without relying on numeric thresholds.
  • Define an agent of a broker-dealer at a high level and identify typical agent activities.
  • Explain the roles of associated persons, market makers, and exchanges at a high level in the trading ecosystem.
  • Describe what an underwriter does at a high level in a securities offering.
  • Identify core broker-dealer books and records expectations at a high level (customer account records, trade confirmations, communications).
  • Explain agent supervision obligations at a high level and why broker-dealers monitor recommendations and communications.
  • Recognize Form BD and Form U4 concepts at a high level and ongoing update obligations for registrants.

Securities and Issuers: Definitions and Classifications (Topic IV.5)

  • Define security broadly at a high level and identify common security types versus common non-securities.
  • Differentiate issuer and non-issuer transactions at a high level and explain why the distinction can affect registration and exemptions.
  • Define offer and sale concepts at a high level and recognize that solicitations and attempts to dispose can be offers.
  • Explain the concept of a federal covered security at a high level and how it affects state registration authority.
  • Apply the Howey test conceptually at a high level to evaluate whether an arrangement could be an investment contract.
  • Define issuer and person at a high level and recognize how affiliates or control persons can be implicated.
  • Define an accredited investor at a high level and explain why accredited status matters for certain private offerings.
  • Explain the concept of an investment company at a high level and differentiate registered investment companies from private funds.
  • Recognize that some digital assets can be securities depending on facts and circumstances and identify key risk factors at a high level.

Securities Registration, Exemptions, and Antifraud (Topic IV.5)

  • Describe the purpose of securities registration at a high level (disclosure to investors) and distinguish registration from approval or endorsement.
  • Differentiate federal registration, state registration, and notice filing concepts at a high level.
  • Identify common exemptions and exclusions from securities registration at a high level (e.g., certain government/municipal issues, intrastate concepts, private placement concepts) without relying on numeric thresholds.
  • Explain Regulation D private offering concepts at a high level and the role of accredited investors and offering conditions.
  • Recognize post-registration obligations at a high level (amendments, ongoing reporting) where applicable.
  • Explain state antifraud authority at a high level and recognize that fraud is prohibited regardless of registration status.
  • Recognize red flags of potentially fraudulent offerings at a high level (guaranteed returns, pressure tactics, unregistered sellers, inconsistent disclosures).
  • Differentiate who must be registered (firms/individuals) from what must be registered (securities) at a high level.

Administrator Authority and Enforcement (Topic IV.6)

  • Identify the role and powers of the state securities administrator at a high level (rulemaking, investigations, enforcement actions).
  • Describe investigation tools at a high level (subpoenas, records requests, testimony) and the duty to cooperate.
  • Explain cease-and-desist, stop order, and suspension concepts at a high level and when they may be used.
  • Describe denial, suspension, and revocation of registrations at a high level and common grounds (fraud, misstatements, failure to supervise).
  • Explain administrative hearing and due process concepts at a high level.
  • Recognize the ability of administrators to seek court action or coordinate with law enforcement at a high level.
  • Describe regulator examination and inspection expectations at a high level, including the importance of complete records.
  • Recognize complaint intake and enforcement triage at a high level (investor harm, patterns of misconduct).

Remedies, Liabilities, and Penalties (Topic IV.6)

  • Differentiate administrative remedies from civil and criminal remedies at a high level.
  • Explain rescission and restitution concepts at a high level and when investors may be entitled to recovery.
  • Identify civil liability concepts at a high level for sellers, advisers, and control persons.
  • Recognize that criminal penalties can apply for willful violations and fraud at a high level.
  • Explain statute of limitations concepts at a high level (without relying on specific time periods) and why timing matters.
  • Describe surety bond and financial responsibility concepts at a high level where applicable.
  • Recognize the role of arbitration, mediation, and court actions in resolving customer disputes at a high level.

Disclosures and Unlawful Representations (Topic IV.7)

  • Identify common required disclosures to clients at a high level (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history, scope of advice).
  • Explain why disclosures must be clear and not misleading, and recognize that omissions can be fraudulent at a high level.
  • Recognize unlawful representations about registration status or regulator approval at a high level.
  • Explain why performance guarantees are generally prohibited and identify misleading guarantee language at a high level.
  • Describe key relationship disclosures at a high level (capacity, services, compensation, monitoring obligations).
  • Identify product-specific disclosure expectations at a high level (risks, liquidity, costs, conflicts) and when they should be delivered.
  • Recognize dual-registrant role changes and associated disclosure needs at a high level.
  • Evaluate whether a statement could be misleading based on context, audience, and substantiation at a high level.

Advertising, Social Media, and Performance Presentations (Topic IV.7)

  • Differentiate correspondence and advertising at a high level and recognize that websites and digital messaging can be advertising.
  • Apply general advertising principles at a high level: fair and balanced, not misleading, and substantiated claims with appropriate disclosures.
  • Recognize special risks of social media (testimonials, endorsements, influencer marketing) and the need for firm supervision at a high level.
  • Identify performance presentation pitfalls at a high level (cherry-picking, time period selection, benchmark mismatch, omission of fees).
  • Explain why hypothetical or back-tested performance can mislead and identify the types of disclosures and controls generally expected at a high level.
  • Describe recordkeeping expectations at a high level for advertising and communications.
  • Recognize solicitation and referral arrangements at a high level and identify disclosure and oversight expectations.

Advisory Contracts and Client Agreements (Topic IV.7)

  • Identify core elements of an investment advisory contract at a high level (services, fees, termination, authority).
  • Explain the concept of fiduciary duty at a high level and how it shapes advisory contract terms and disclosures.
  • Recognize contract provisions that are prohibited or problematic at a high level (waivers of rights, misleading hedge clauses).
  • Describe assignment and client consent concepts at a high level when an advisory contract is transferred.
  • Explain performance-based fee arrangements at a high level and identify when they are restricted or require special conditions.
  • Describe how custody and discretionary authority provisions should be documented at a high level and why clarity matters.
  • Identify key elements of brokerage customer agreements at a high level (margin, options, authority, account statements).
  • Recognize documentation and suitability acknowledgements at a high level and how they support supervision and dispute resolution.

Standards of Care, Compensation, and Conflicts (Topic IV.8)

  • Differentiate adviser fiduciary standard concepts from broker-dealer best interest/suitability concepts at a high level.
  • Explain how standard of care applies at a high level to recommendations, monitoring, and investment selection.
  • Identify common compensation arrangements at a high level (asset-based fees, commissions, markups) and explain how they can create incentives.
  • Explain performance-based fee concepts at a high level and why they can create conflicts and restrictions.
  • Explain soft dollar arrangements at a high level and why disclosure, best execution, and policy controls matter.
  • Describe pay-to-play and political contribution risks at a high level and identify why certain contributions can be restricted.
  • Identify common dishonest or unethical practices and conflicts at a high level (loans with clients, profit/loss sharing, insider trading, selling away, market manipulation, excessive trading, exploitation of vulnerable adults).
  • Recognize personal securities transaction controls at a high level (policies, preclearance, reporting) and how disclosure and supervision mitigate conflicts.

Client Assets, AML, Privacy, and Business Continuity (Topic IV.8)

  • Define custody at a high level and identify situations that can create custody for an adviser (fee deduction authority, possession of client funds).
  • Describe custody obligations at a high level (qualified custodian concept, account statements, independent verification concepts) without relying on numeric thresholds.
  • Explain discretionary authority and trading authorization concepts at a high level and identify required documentation and limitations.
  • Identify standards for safeguarding client funds and securities at a high level, including controls over disbursements and authorizations.
  • Describe anti-money laundering (AML) program basics at a high level (CIP/KYC, monitoring, SAR concepts) and identify common red flags.
  • Explain client confidentiality and privacy obligations at a high level, including when sharing information can be permitted or prohibited.
  • Identify common cybersecurity risks at a high level (phishing, account takeover, data loss) and expectations for protecting client data.
  • Describe business continuity and succession planning concepts at a high level and why disaster recovery and key-person risk matter.

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