What Is the Meaning of the Term 2/10 Net 30

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term 2/10 net 30?

• A) If the invoice is paid within 10 days, a 2% discount can be taken. If the invoice is paid between 11 and 29 days, a 1% discount can be taken. After 30 days, the full invoice is due.
• B) If the invoice is paid within 2 days, a 10% discount can be taken; otherwise the full invoice is due in 30 days.
• C) If the invoice is paid within 2 days, a 10% discount can be taken; otherwise a 2% discount can be taken if the invoice is paid in 30 days.
• D) If the invoice is paid within 10 days, a 2% discount can be taken; otherwise the full invoice is due in 30 days.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of an acquired company's net assets, attributed to factors like reputation or customer loyalty.

Impairment

A decrease in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount, leading to a write-down and charge against earnings.

Consolidating

The process of combining financial statements from multiple departments or subsidiaries within a company to create a single set of financial statements.

Equity Method

A procedure for accounting for ownership interests, where the investment's carrying amount is adjusted for the investor's proportionate share of the associate company's profits or losses over time.