The Principal Has a Duty to Indemnify the Agent for Losses

question 80

True/False

The principal has a duty to indemnify the agent for losses incurred or suffered while acting as directed by the principal in a transaction which is not illegal or wrongful.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Accounting

Involves the use of judgment by management to choose among acceptable accounting techniques or adjusting estimates that impact financial statements.

Accrue Revenue

The process of recognizing revenue before cash is received, based on the earning process being complete and the revenue being earned.

Loan Agreement

A contract between a borrower and a lender outlining the terms and conditions of a loan.

Events of Default

Specific conditions or circumstances outlined in a loan agreement or bond indenture that, when occurring, grant the lender the right to demand early repayment or take other corrective actions.