Agency
An agent in South Carolina who deposits earnest money into their personal account instead of an escrow account violates which fiduciary duty?
ALoyalty
BObedience
CAccounting✓ Correct
DConfidentiality
Explanation
The duty of accounting requires the agent to safeguard all money and property entrusted to them. Commingling client funds with personal funds is a serious violation of this duty.
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