Largely Because of Advances in ________, Small and Medium-Sized Companies

question 189

Short Answer

Largely because of advances in ________, small and medium-sized companies are accounting for a greater portion of international business.

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Credit sales are transactions where the buyer is allowed to pay for goods or services at a later date, extending credit.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered on credit.

Compensating Balance

A minimum balance that must be maintained in a bank account, often required by banks in return for loans or as part of a service agreement.

Effective Interest Rate

The actual interest rate on a loan or investment, taking into account the effect of compounding, fees, and other factors, more accurately reflecting the true cost or yield than the nominal rate.