A Principal Whose Identity Is Known by a Third Party

question 25

True/False

A principal whose identity is known by a third party with whom an agent contracts on the principal's behalf is a disclosed principal.

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Definitions:

Market-Price Contingency

A condition in a contract that the transaction's completion or the specifics of the transaction terms depend on future market prices.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that aggregates the assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one document for a clear view of the total business.

Contingent Consideration

An obligation of an acquiring entity to transfer additional assets or equity interests if future events occur or conditions are met, following an acquisition.

Goodwill Impairment

A reduction in the book value of goodwill, which occurs when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value, indicating that the asset is not as valuable as previously thought.