This treatise covers how to identify, detect, manage and resolve conflicts of interest. It details the knowledge gap about conflicts of interest by discussing various situations and analyzing compliance steps to cope with conflicts. The goal is to help those who deal with conflicts of interest in the business and professional worlds do so more effectively. Discussion includes conflicts of interest within organizations including corporations, employer/employee relationships, shareholders, partnerships, associations and government, as well as professional conflicts including lawyers, investment advisors, retail brokerage, auditors, lobbyists, journalists, research analysts and trustees.