Trust Funds
If AREC discovers that a broker has been consistently depositing personal funds into the trust account in excess of what is needed for bank fees, AREC would likely characterize this as:
AGood practice to maintain a cushion
BCommingling of personal and client funds✓ Correct
CAcceptable if the broker maintains records
DConversion of trust funds
Explanation
Depositing personal funds into the trust account (beyond the minimal amount allowed for bank fees) is commingling — mixing personal and client funds — which is prohibited.
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