Business E-Mail Users Must Learn That E-Mail Can Be Dangerous

question 93

Multiple Choice

Business e-mail users must learn that e-mail can be dangerous because messages travel long distances, are difficult to erase, and

• A) can't be used to transmit official documents.
• B) are informal, allowing a few spelling and punctuation mistakes.
• C) may become evidence in court.
• D) are challenging to type using only two fingers.

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Definitions:

Gross Method

An accounting practice where purchases are recorded at the total invoice cost without deducting any purchase discounts.

Net Method

An accounting approach where discounts for early payment are assumed to be taken and thus are deducted from the cost of purchases.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities representing amounts owed to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.

Non-Interest-Bearing Note

A promissory note with no interest charged on the principal; repaid at its face value at maturity.