The Rule of Law Imposing Vicarious Liability on an Innocent

question 2

True/False

The rule of law imposing vicarious liability on an innocent employer for the wrong of an employee is known as the doctrine of respondeat superior.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

An approach in cost accounting where only the direct costs of a department are allocated to its cost objects, ignoring any interdepartmental allocations.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid out.

Sales Adjusted

The net sales figure after deductions such as returns, allowances, and discounts have been accounted for.

Cash Basis

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses only when cash is exchanged.