Trade Credit
Arrangement to purchase goods/services on credit; payment due later (typically 30-90 days).
Real World
Tesco negotiates 60-day trade credit terms with its suppliers, meaning it can sell goods to customers before paying for them, boosting its working capital position.
Exam Focus
Always connect trade credit to working capital management — state explicitly how it affects the cash operating cycle for full marks.
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