Larry works for Shannon as a salesperson.Shannon gave Larry a credit card with Larry's name on it so that Larry could charge necessary business expenses to Shannon's business account.Larry charged $1,000 in personal expenses,wholly unrelated to Larry's employment.Does apparent authority exist? Discuss.

Apparent Authority

Apparent authority refers to a situation where a reasonable person would understand that an agent has the authority to act on behalf of a principal, even if the agent does not have actual authority.

Business Expenses

Costs incurred in the operation of a business, which are typically deductible from the business income for tax purposes.

Personal Expenses

Outlays or expenditures that individuals make for personal, non-business activities, goods, or services.