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Which type of agent is not liable for a breach of contract by his principal: a. undisclosed agent b. partially disclosed agent c. fully disclosed agent d. all of the above

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

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Chapter4: Professional Legal Liability

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a. undisclosed agent

b. partially disclosed agent

c. fully disclosed agent

d. all of the above

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