Understanding Business
Understanding Business
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 2DCS
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To discuss: A convincing financial arguments for using trade credit.

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Trade credit refers to an agreement between the buyer and seller where buyer can purchase goods or services on credit and make payment at later date.

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