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Basic Question 1 of 3

According to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), which of the following statements are correct when dealing with Verification?

I. Verification tests whether the firm has complied with the composite construction requirements on a firm-wide basis.
II. Verification tests whether the firm has processes and procedures in place to calculate and present performance results to ensure that they comply with the GIPS.
III. A verification report is issued with respect to the whole firm and NOT just with respect to a single composite.

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To-be-CFA Independent review of a firm's performance and procedures by a third-party. Applies to firm on whole, and not to individual composites.
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the concept of independent verification

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 4.