Coding Standards / Coding Best practices in C++

Question

Consider the two code segments below. Which one is better and Why? If you have any other idea, please do mention. Where can I find answers to coding p

Answer 1

I've used similar to both in different circumstances but you've overcomplicated the first IMO:

bool MyApplication::ReportGenerator::GenerateReport(){
    bool retval = false;
    if (!isAdmin()){
    }
    else if (!isConditionOne()){
    }
    else if (!isConditionTwo()){
    }
    else if (!isConditionThree()){
    }
    else
        retval = generateReport();
    return retval;
}