alleryStart learning →What does a business do when it factors its receivables?
ABuys stock on credit
BSells invoices at a discount
CPays suppliers early
DConverts debt to equity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sells invoices at a discount
Factoring is the sale of accounts receivable (invoices) to a third party called a factor at a discount.
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