A Disclosed Principal Is Not Liable to a Third Party

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True/False

A disclosed principal is not liable to a third party for contracts made by the agent acting outside the scope of his or her authority.

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Definitions:

Investment in Thompson Co.

A specific line item in financial statements or records indicating the amount of money allocated towards the purchase of stakes or securities in Thompson Co. by an investor or another company.

Accrual of Earnings

The accrual of earnings refers to the recognition of revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Dividends

Dividends are payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits, reflecting the shareholders' ownership in the company.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company, where the investment represents a significant influence over the investee.