QUESTIONS 55 TO 60 RELATE TO GLOBAL INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Q...

60. Is Walter’s response to McGourn’s inquiry regarding WCM’s valuation hierarchy most likely

correct?

A. Yes.

B. No, item 4 from the valuation hierarchy should be excluded.

C. No, the valuation hierarchy should be reordered as item 2, item 1, item 3, and item 4.

Answer = A

“Global Investment Performance Standards,” Philip Lawton

2013 Modular Level III, Vol. 6, Reading 43, Section 4

Study Session 18–43–r

Explain the requirements and recommended valuation hierarchy of the GIPS Valuation

Principles.

A is correct. The valuation hierarchy presented by Walter is GIPS compliant.