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Accounting
Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Business transaction | An economic event that causes a change- either an increase or a decrease- in assets, liabilities, or owner's equity. |
| accountant | A person who handles a broad range of responsibilities, makes business decisions, and prepares and interprets financial reports. |
| accounts receivable | The mount of money owed to a business by its credit customers |
| accounts payable | the amount of money owed or payable to the creditors of a business. |
| investment | Money or other property provided for the purpose of making a profit |
| on account | the purchase of an item on credit |