Which of the Following Duties Refers to a Broker's Obligation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following duties refers to a broker's obligation to represent the interests of their principals to the best of their ability in the same way they would represent themselves, acquiring and applying the necessary knowledge and information about relevant laws and regulations, the market, and subject property?

• A) Disclosure
• B) Accounting
• C) Loyalty
• D) Skill and care

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the amount of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect, treated as a contra-asset account.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Method

The allowance for doubtful accounts method involves estimating and deducting the amount of receivables that may not be collected from the accounts receivable balance.