Standard VI(A) – Disclosure of Conflicts dictates that CFA members must disclose any and all circumstances which might result in a conflict of independence and objectivity or interfere with loyalty to clients or employer.

The conflict of interest form should indicate whether the employee or board member has an economic interest in or acts as an officer or a director of any outside entity whose financial interest would reasonably appear to be affected.

Upon disclosure, it will be determined whether or not there is a potential conflict of interest. The purpose of financial disclosure is to alert University officials to the employee's personal interests that might be affected while they are performing their official duties.

All authors certify that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or non-financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. The authors have no financial or proprietary interests in any material discussed in this article.

All employees who think they may be in a conflict of interest are required to disclose the situation to their supervisor, manager or ethics advisor. Disclosure must take place in a timely manner – within 30 days - from the time that the employee becomes aware of a possible conflict.

The conflict of interest form should indicate whether the employee or board member has an economic interest in or acts as an officer or a director of any outside entity whose financial interest would reasonably appear to be affected.

A conflict of interest disclosure statement is often required by an employer to help identify and avoid any potential conflicts that may exist between the employer and an employee's own interests.