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Cash and Receivables
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4
Accounting
Graduate
01/29/2009

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Cards

Term
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Definition

Anything instantly liquid is cash.

 

Anything that can be liquidated in roughly 90-120 days is cash equivalent.

Term
Trade Receivables
Definition
Owed by customers as part of the normal course of business.
Term
Non-Trade Receivables
Definition

All others. 

  • Advances to employees and officers
  • Advances to subsidiaries
  • Deposits to cover damage or loss
  • Deposits as a guarantee of performance or payment
  • Dividends & interest receivable
  • Claims against insurance companies, tax collectors, carriers, returnable items.
Term

Discounts

(Trade & Cash)

Definition

Trade discounts: use net amount

Cash discounts: record at gross

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