A General Rule to Use in Assessing the Average Collection

question 187

Multiple Choice

A general rule to use in assessing the average collection period is that

• A) it should not exceed 30 days.
• B) it can be any length as long as the customer continues to buy merchandise.
• C) it should not greatly exceed the discount period.
• D) it should not greatly exceed the credit term period.

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Definitions:

International Sale of Goods

Pertains to a commercial transaction that crosses national boundaries, governed by specific legal frameworks like the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Goods But Not Services

A classification that refers to tangible commodities or physical items that are bought, sold, or traded, excluding intangible offerings such as services.

Trade Growth

An increase in the exchange of goods and services between countries, often measured by the rise in exports and imports.

FOB

Free On Board, a term in international trade that indicates whether the seller or buyer is responsible for goods damaged or destroyed during shipping.