Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 16.10RQ
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To discuss: The difference between domestic and international transactions and the way in which the letter of credit is used in financing international trade transactions.
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An external type of financing that have a shorter time span for repaying the loan back is termed as short-term financing. This type of financing has less interest rate as compared to the long-term financing. Every company relies on short-term financing from external sources.
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The way in which the netting used in transactions between subsidiaries.
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Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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