A Gratuitous Agent Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

A gratuitous agent is:

• A)An agent who is not known to the principal.
• B)An agent who is not paid by the principal.
• C)Required to exercise a higher standard of care than a professional agent.
• D)An agent who is not an employee of the principal.

Know the distinction between basic EPS and diluted EPS.

Understand the impact of corporate actions like bonus shares and share splits on the calculation of EPS.

Identify adjustments necessary for calculating diluted EPS.

Learn about the retrospective adjustments required for changes in accounting policies or correction of errors in respect to EPS.

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