A ______ Describes a Situation in Which a Third Party

question 33

Short Answer

A ______ describes a situation in which a third party gains something from a market transaction but does not pay for it.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to receive payments owed by its customers for sales on credit.

Credit Policies

Guidelines that a company follows to determine the creditworthiness of customers, terms of credit, collection procedures, and how much credit to extend.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used, but not yet paid for.