John the Attorney Agrees to Be Paid a Fixed Percentage

question 65

Essay

John the attorney agrees to be paid a fixed percentage of any monetary recovery obtained in the lawsuit that is filed for a client. The arrangement is a _____ .

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Definitions:

Goods Received

The receipt of goods ordered by a company, often documented with a goods received note (GRN) that verifies the delivery and details of the goods.

Bad Debt Expense

Money that is not recoverable from debtors and is considered a loss for the business because it is uncollectable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may ultimately be uncollectible.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically to prompt early payment or bulk purchases.