Chapter 8, Problem 12Q

To determine

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable refers to the amounts to be received within a short period from customers upon the sale of goods and services on account. In other words, accounts receivable are amounts customers owe to the business. Accounts receivable is an asset of a business.

Note receivable:

Note receivable refers to a written promise by the debtor for the amounts to be received within a stipulated period of time. This written promise is issued by a debtor or borrower to the lender or creditor. Notes receivable is an asset of a business.

To describe: The advantages of promissory note, and compare it with the advantages of accounts receivable.