There’s a Hatcher, CFA, is making arrangements to establish her own investment advisory business before terminating her relationship with her current employer, Elite Brokers, Inc. Elite is a small company consisting of only six investment professionals and a small support staff. According to CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct, which of the following activities is least likely a violation of Hatcher’s duty to Elite（）
A. Hatcher solicits Elite’s clients before her termination of employment at Elite.
B. Hatcher takes home copies of Elite’s client lists and marketing presentations.
C. Hatcher leases office space, furniture, and other equipment for her new business.
参考答案：C
解析：
Standard Ⅳ (A) permits Hatcher to make preparations to begin a new practice, such as leasing office space, furniture, and other equipment, but not to engage in the other activities that may violate her duty to employer.