A Company Factored $35,000 of Its Accounts Receivable and Was

question 109

True/False

A company factored $35,000 of its accounts receivable and was charged a 2% factoring fee. The journal entry to record this transaction would include a debit to Cash of $35,000, a debit to Factoring Fee Expense of $700, and credit to Accounts Receivable of $35,700.

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Definitions:

Third-Party Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from asserting or denying a fact due to another's act, when the third party has relied upon that act or representation.

Implied Authority

The power assumed by an individual as part of their role or position, enabling them to perform tasks or make decisions inherent to their duties.

Express Authority

The power granted to an agent explicitly by the principal, typically through direct, clear instructions.

Principal's Express Statements

Direct and clear statements made by a principal (the person who has given authority to another, the agent, to act on their behalf) regarding their intentions, instructions, or policies.