Explain How the Internet and the Web Make E-Commerce Possible

question 34

Essay

Explain how the Internet and the Web make e-commerce possible. Briefly discuss at least six features or services that support e-commerce.

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Definitions:

Promissory Note

A tool used in finance that carries an explicit pledge by a party to give another party a defined sum of cash, which may be required instantly or at a later date agreed upon by both parties.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

Accounts Receivable Turnover is a financial ratio that measures how many times a company can turn its accounts receivable into cash during a period, indicating the efficiency of collecting debts.

Aging of Accounts Receivable

An accounting process that categorizes outstanding receivables based on the length of time they have been unpaid.

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that states expenses should be recognized and recorded when they contribute to generating revenue, regardless of when cash is paid.