Rel Eston, a Network Service Provider, Sells Off Its Accounts

question 35

Multiple Choice

Rel Eston, a network service provider, sells off its accounts receivable to a financing company in order to gain early access to funds that would help accelerate company's growth trajectory in the market in the following year. Which of the following short-term financing options is being used by Rel Eston in the given scenario?

• A) Trade credit
• B) Commercial paper
• C) Short-term bank loans
• D) Factoring

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Definitions:

Note Payable

A financial obligation or a loan that is documented through a formal agreement stating repayment terms.

Noncash Financing

Financing activities that do not involve cash flows, but rather the exchange of non-cash items or liabilities, such as issuing stock for assets or converting debt to equity.

Amortization of Patents

The gradual write-off of the cost of a patent over its useful life to reflect its consumption, expiration, or decline in value.

Net Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated or lost over a specific period, taking into account cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.