MAKER Definition

MAKER is a. the producer of a product, or, b. the person who signs a check or promissory note, which makes him/her responsible for payment.

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CONTROL ACCOUNT is a summary account in the General Ledger that is supported by detailed individual accounts in a subsidiary ledger. See CREDITORS CONTROL ACCOUNT, DEBTORS CONTROL ACCOUNT, and STOCK CONTROL ACCOUNT.

WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY is an entity whose parent owns virtually 100% of its common stock.

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