What Is the Distinguishing Characteristic Between Accounts Receivable and Notes

question 165

Multiple Choice

What is the distinguishing characteristic between accounts receivable and notes receivable?

• A)Accounts receivable are usually current assets,while notes receivable are usually long-term assets.
• B)Accounts receivable require payment of interest if not paid within the usual credit terms.
• C)Notes receivable result from credit sale transactions for merchandising companies,while accounts receivable result from credit sale transactions for service companies.
• D)Notes receivable result from a written promise to pay within a specified amount of time.

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Definitions:

Seize Security

The act of taking possession of collateral or assets to satisfy a debt or enforce a legal judgment.

Personal Property Security Act

Legislation providing rules for the creation and registration of security interests in personal property as a way to secure payment or performance of an obligation.

Secured Transactions

Secured transactions are financial arrangements in which an asset is pledged as collateral for the loan, providing security to the lender that the borrower will fulfill the terms of the loan agreement.

Encumbrances

Legal claims or liens on property or assets that may restrict their use or transfer.