Agency
An agent's duty to keep client funds separate (accounting duty) means the agent must NOT:
ADeposit earnest money the same day received
BMix client funds with their own personal funds or broker operating accounts✓ Correct
CProvide receipts for all funds received
DDisclose the amount of earnest money to the other party
Explanation
The accounting duty includes keeping client funds completely separate in designated trust accounts. Mixing (commingling) client funds with personal or operating funds is a serious violation of Nebraska license law.
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