A System by Which Firms Assign Their Customers for Collection

question 21

Multiple Choice

A system by which firms assign their customers for collection purposes to regional banks that transfer funds to a central bank is known as:

• A) a lock-box system.
• B) a zero-balance account.
• C) a wire transfer.
• D) concentration banking.

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Definitions:

Market Price

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Financing Activities

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