Trust FundsIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A broker receives a $5,000 earnest money deposit on a Friday at 5 PM. The three-business-day deposit deadline would be:

ASaturday (next day), per California trust fund record-keeping requirements
BSunday, under standard California trust fund handling rules
CThe following WednesdayCorrect
DThe following Monday, as required by DRE trust account regulations

Why The following Wednesday Is Correct

Answer C: The following Wednesday

The three-business-day clock starts the day after receipt. Weekends and federal holidays do not count as business days.

Exam Tip: Trust Funds

Trust fund questions test the rules for handling client money. Know the deadlines for depositing trust funds, what constitutes commingling vs. conversion, and the penalties for violations.

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