A Principal Who Hires an Unqualified Independent Contractor Remains Free

question 1

True/False

A principal who hires an unqualified independent contractor remains free of liability if that person injures someone while on the job.

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Transactions where goods or services are sold to a customer with an agreement to pay at a later date.

Cash Collection

The process of receiving and processing payments from customers.

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that determines the specific conditions under which income becomes realized as revenue, often at the time of sale or service delivery.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue from sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the amount before deducting operating expenses, taxes, and other charges.