A Principal Can Be Held Liable for Actions by an Agent

question 31

True/False

A principal can be held liable for actions by an agent that the principal had no knowledge of.

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Definitions:

Physical Inventory

The process of counting all physical merchandise or stock in a store or warehouse to verify records and ensure accuracy in financial accounting.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position, showing its assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

Income Statement

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

Consignment Basis

A business arrangement where goods are left with a third party to sell, and the owner of the goods receives payment only when the items are sold.