Marla Is a Paralegal Who Works for Jennifer, the Senior

Marla is a paralegal who works for Jennifer, the senior partner in a mid-size law firm. Jennifer is responsible for overseeing the business and trust accounts for the firm. One day when the firm's bookkeeper was on vacation, Jennifer reviewed the bank statement that she just received and realizes that the firm needs to pay the monthly service charge to the bank for trust account. Jennifer prepares a check from the business account payable to the trust account for the amount of the service charge. She then asks Marla to take the check to the bank, which is next door, and deposit it into the trust account. Are Jennifer and the law firm permitted to pay the service charge in this manner?

A) Yes, because Marla is doing a task that the bookkeeper would do otherwise.
B) Yes, if the amount of the check is in the exact amount of the service charge.
C) No, because the deposit will commingle the firm's funds with client funds.
D) No, because depositing the check would infringe on the bookkeeper's duties.