Regulatory FrameworkQuestion 370 of 398
The Firm Element of continuing education is:
a.Developed and administered by each member firm based on an annual needs analysis
b.Administered directly by the SEC for all firms
c.A one-time requirement completed only at initial registration
d.Required only of a firm's principals, not its representatives
Explanation
The Firm Element is a continuing education program that each member firm develops and administers itself, based on an annual needs analysis of its business and the securities its covered persons handle. It must, at minimum, address investment features, risks, suitability, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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