Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Classified as a Facilitation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely be classified as a facilitation payment?

• A) A payment that encourages a high-ranking government official to facilitate a new business deal with a foreign supplier
• B) A payment that encourages a lower-level government official to perform a routine service more rapidly than it otherwise would be performed
• C) A payment that encourages a private-sector company to accelerate the delivery of goods or services in an international shipping transaction
• D) A payment that provides a lawful commission to a foreign agent or representation to enable a plant or other operational facilities to bypass certain regulations established by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business where payment is delayed, as opposed to cash sales where payment is immediate.

Cash Receipts Journal

An accounting ledger that tracks all cash inflows or receipts of a business over a period.

Debit To Cash

An accounting entry that increases the cash balance in the company's ledger.

Collections From Customers

The process of receiving payments from customers for goods or services provided or sold.