A Principal Is Not Bound by Statements Made by an Agent

question 5

True/False

A principal is not bound by statements made by an agent during the transaction of business that is within the scope of the agent's authority.

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Definitions:

Increase or Decrease in Cash

A measure that reflects the change in cash and cash equivalents held by a company over a period of time.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses, resulting in a net profit or loss over a specific period.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is not distributed as dividends to shareholders but is kept for reinvestment in the business or to pay debt.

Balance Sheet

Financial report presenting the total assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a certain date, used to assess its financial stability and operational efficiency.