单选题 Which of the following would be permissible under Standard Ⅱ (C) , Misrepresentation? A. Including a graph showing the Fed's discount rates over the previous 12 months in a report that goes to clients. B. Using excerpts from a report prepared by a well known outside research firm without acknowledgement. C. Reporting statistics prepared by an outside firm, identifying the source but omitting caveats and qualifying statements.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】The only permissible action in the above list is including a graph of the Fed's discount rates over the last 12 months because it is factual information published by a recognizable financial and statistical reporting service. The prohibition against plagiarism applies to all three areas.