If a Company Sells Its Accounts Receivables to a Factor

question 89

Multiple Choice

If a company sells its accounts receivables to a factor

• A) the seller pays a commission to the factor.
• B) the factor pays a commission to the seller.
• C) there is a gain on the sale of the receivables.
• D) the seller defers recognition of sales revenue until the account is collected.

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Definitions:

Director's Liability

Refers to the legal responsibility of a company's directors to act in the best interest of the company, shareholders, and stakeholders, with potential personal liability for breaches of duty.

Fiduciary Duty

A legal or ethical relationship of trust where one party, the fiduciary, acts in the best interest of another, the principal or beneficiary.

Delaware

A state in the United States known for its business-friendly laws and courts, which make it a popular jurisdiction for incorporating companies.

Publicly Traded Corporations

Companies whose shares are offered for sale to the general public through a stock exchange.