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A1C24
Accounting 1 Chapter 24
Term | Definition |
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bill of lading | a receipt signed by the authorized agent of a transportation company for merchandise received that also serves as a contract for the delivery of the merchandise |
commercial invoice | a statement prepared by the seller of merchandise addressed to the buyer showing a detailed listing and description of merchandise sold, including prices and terms |
contract of sale | a document that details all the terms agreed to by seller and buyer for a sales transaction |
draft | a written, signed, and dated order from one party ordering another party, usually a bank, to pay money to a third party |
exports | goods or services shipped out of a seller's home country to a foreign country |
imports | goods or services bought from a foreign country and brought into a buyer's home country |
letter of credit | a letter issued by a bank guaranteeing that a named individual or business will be paid a specified amount provided stated conditions are met |
sight draft | a draft payable on sight when the holder presents it for payment |
time draft | a draft that is payable at a fixed or determinable future time after it is accepted |
trade acceptance | a form signed by a buyer at the time of a sale of merchandise in which the buyer promises to pay the seller a specified sum of money, usually at a stated time in the future |