A Certificate of Deposit Is Actually a Loan by a Depositor

question 37

True/False

A certificate of deposit is actually a loan by a depositor to a bank.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

In finance, it is the interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows, or the rate at which a bank lends to other banks or financial institutions.

Series Discount

A set of multiple discounts applied one after the other on a product’s price.

Invoice Terms

Conditions specified on an invoice, including payment deadlines, cash discount opportunities, and penalties for late payment.

Invoice

An itemized bill showing the list of goods sold or services provided, their prices, and the total amount to be paid.