Sue Parsons, CFA, works full-time as an investment advisor for the Malloy Group, an asset management firm. To help pay for her children’s college expenses, Parsons wants to engage in independent practice in which she would advise individual clients on their portfolios. She would conduct these investment activities only on weekends. Which of the following statements about Standard Ⅳ (A), Loyalty to Employer, is most accurate Standard Ⅳ (A):（）
A. precludes Parsons from entering into an independent competitive activity while still employed by Malloy.
B. does not require Parsons to notify Malloy of preparing to undertake independent practice under the current conditions.
C. requires Parsons to notify Malloy in writing about her intention to undertake an independent practice.
