As a CFA charterholder and financial analyst, you have a fiduciary duty to your employer. Your employer has a compensation structure in place that includes bonuses based on performance metrics. One day, you receive a proposal from a client that, while profitable for your firm, may result in differences in your compensation due to the way bonuses are calculated. You are now faced with a decision.
Which of the following actions is the most appropriate according to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct regarding your employer duties?