A broker$-$in$-$charge believes that providing a handbook of company policies constitutes adequate training, as every associated licensee has had the required prelicense education in real estate, and all are operating as independent contractors. An associated licensee commits a fraud, but claims he did not understand the situation due to lack of training, and blames the broker$-$in$-$charge. The broker$-$in$-$charge argues that it was the associate's responsibility to ask for the broker's help if he was unsure about correct procedure. In this case, thewho will be subject to disciplinary action?

A$.$ agent and the broker are both subject to discipline.

B$.$ broker alone is subject to discipline for his failure to train his agents.

C$.$ broker will avoid disciplinary action, as training of independent contractors is not required.

D$.$ associate alone is subject to discipline, as the fraud was a result of his failure to seek counsel.