A Letter of Credit (LC) is a document that guarantees the buyer's payment to the sellers. It is issued by a bank and ensures timely and full payment to the seller. If the buyer is unable to make such a payment, the bank covers the full or the remaining amount on behalf of the buyer. Why would the bank pay the remaining amount on behalf of the buyer, and what would be the risk exposed to the bank? Please explain thoroughly.

A Letter of Credit (LC) is a document that guarantees the buyer's payment to the sellers. It is issued by a bank and ensures timely and full payment to the seller. If the buyer is unable to make such a payment, the bank covers the full or the remaining amount on behalf of the buyer. Why would the bank pay the remaining amount on behalf of the buyer, and what would be the risk exposed to the bank? Please explain thoroughly.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter9: Accounting For Receivables

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6TP: When a customer is delinquent on paying a notes receivable, your company has the option to continue...

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