ALLOWANCE Definition

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ALLOWANCE, within Sales, is a concession granted to customers for unsatisfactory goods or services. Reduces sales because a portion of the sale has not been earned.

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CREDIT, in accounting, is an accounting entry system that either decreases assets or increases liabilities; in general, it is an arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services.

ARREARS is an unpaid overdue debt, or the state of being behind in payments, e.g. an account in arrears.

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