Foundations of Financial Management
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ISBN: 9781259277160
Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 2DQ
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To explain: The similarities as well as differences in lockbox systems and regional collection offices.
Introduction:
Lockbox systems:
It is a system in which remittances are collected from the customer by putting lockboxes in multiple locations. The bank will empty the lockboxes and deposit the amount in the bank account of the company.
Regional collection offices:
These are office setups to manage the receivables of a particular region. These offices collect remittances from the customer. The firm has to set these offices up in the regions it deals in.
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