A Promissory Note

question 219

Multiple Choice

A promissory note

• A) is not a formal credit instrument.
• B) may be used to settle an accounts receivable.
• C) has the party to whom the money is due as the maker.
• D) cannot be factored to another party.

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Net Operating Income

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