{"id":25530737,"date":"2022-06-28T15:42:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T10:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25530737"},"modified":"2022-07-20T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T06:14:08","slug":"distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Distinction between Debtor and Creditor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7379312ad4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7379312ad4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Meaning_of_Creditor\" >Meaning of Creditor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Understanding_Creditors\" >Understanding Creditors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#What_Happens_if_Creditors_Are_Not_Repaid\" >What Happens\u00a0if Creditors Are Not Repaid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Creditors_and_Bankruptcy\" >Creditors and Bankruptcy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Meaning_of_Debtor\" >Meaning of Debtor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#How_Does_One_Become_a_Debtor\" >How Does One Become a Debtor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Kinds_of_Debtors\" >Kinds of Debtors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Debtors_Creditors_explained_in_Business_or_Company_Perspective\" >Debtors &amp; Creditors explained in Business or Company Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Understanding_debtor_days_and_what_are_creditor_days_in_business\" >Understanding debtor days and what are creditor days\u00a0in business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Main_Differences_Between_Creditors_vs_Debtors\" >Main\u00a0Differences Between Creditors vs Debtors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Creditor_vs_Debtor_Comparison_Table\" >Creditor vs Debtor Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/distinction-between-debtor-and-creditor\/#Debtor_and_Creditor_Quiz\" >Debtor and Creditor Quiz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Creditors and Debtors are an integral\u00a0of every business. Buying and selling\u00a0services\u00a0or goods\u00a0for credit changes the relationship between a buyer and seller\u00a0to a Debtor vs Creditor. They assist the business run on credit cycles, so a business doesn\u2019t feel any liquidity pressure in its everyday\u00a0activity. Any purchase done\u00a0on credit will be added in creditors on the current liabilities side of the balance sheet while every sale done\u00a0on credit shall\u00a0be added in Debtors to the present\u00a0assets side on your balance sheet. Creditors vs Debtor are also important to find\u00a0a credit policy for the organisation\u00a0as they plan for the its liquidity over a particular period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Creditor\"><\/span><strong><b>Meaning of Creditor<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A creditor is a person or institution that extends credit by giving another entity\u00a0(person or institution)\u00a0permission to borrow money intended to be repaid in the future. A business that\u00a0gives\u00a0supplies or services to a company or individual and does not demand payment in near future\u00a0is also considered a creditor, based on the fact that the client owes the business money for services already provided.<\/p>\n<p>Creditors can be categorized into\u00a0either personal or real. People who give\u00a0money to friends or family are personal creditors. Real creditors like\u00a0banks\u00a0or finance companies have legal contracts with the borrower, sometimes granting the\u00a0lender\u00a0the right to demand any of the debtor&#8217;s\u00a0real assets\u00a0like real estate\u00a0or cars if they fail to pay back the loan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Creditors\"><\/span><strong><b>Understanding Creditors<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In simple terms\u00a0creditors make money by charging interest on the loans they offer their clients. For example, if a creditor lends a borrower INR. 5,000 with a 5% interest rate, the creditor\u00a0makes money due to the interest on the loan. In turn, the lender\u00a0accepts a degree of risk in case\u00a0the borrower may not repay the loan.<\/p>\n<p>To decrease\u00a0risk, most creditors scale\u00a0their interest rates or fees to the debtor&#8217;s\u00a0creditworthiness\u00a0and past credit history.\u00a0Thus, being a responsible debtor\u00a0could save you a substantial sum, particularly if you are taking out a huge loan, like a mortgage. Interest rates for mortgages depends\u00a0on \u00a0innumerable \u00a0factors, including the size of the down payment and the lender itself; however, one&#8217;s creditworthiness\u00a0has a major\u00a0impact on the interest rate.<\/p>\n<p>Debtors\u00a0with good\u00a0credit scores\u00a0are taken to be\u00a0low-risk to creditors, and as a result, these debtors\u00a0garner low interest rates. In contrast, borrowers with low credit scores are riskier for lenders, and they\u00a0charge them higher interest rates to address that risk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_Creditors_Are_Not_Repaid\"><\/span><strong><b>What Happens<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0i<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>f Creditors Are Not Repaid?<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a creditor does not get\u00a0repaid, they have a few different options. Personal lenders\u00a0who cannot reimburse a debt may be able to claim it as a short-term capital gains loss on their income tax return, but to do so, they must make a significant effort to reimburse\u00a0the loan.<\/p>\n<p>Lenders\u00a0such as banks can reclaim\u00a0collateral such as homes and cars on secured loans, and they can take borrowers\u00a0to court over unsecured debts.\u00a0The courts may order the borrower\u00a0to pay, garnish wages, or take other actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creditors_and_Bankruptcy\"><\/span><strong><b>Creditors and Bankruptcy<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a\u00a0borrower\u00a0decides to declare\u00a0bankruptcy, the court notifies the creditor of the proceedings. In some bankruptcy cases, all of the borrower&#8217;s non-essential assets are sold to repay debts, and the bankruptcy trustee repays the debts in order of their priority.<\/p>\n<p>Tax debts and child support mainly\u00a0get the\u00a0maximum\u00a0priority along with criminal fines, overpayments of federal benefits, and a handful of other debts.\u00a0Unsecured\u00a0debts\u00a0such as credit cards are prioritized last, giving those lenders\u00a0the smallest chance of reimbursing\u00a0funds from debtors during bankruptcy proceedings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Debtor\"><\/span><b>Meaning of Debtor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A debtor\u00a0or borrower\u00a0is an individual or organisation that owes the money. In case the debt\u00a0is in the form of a loan from a financial institution, the borrower\u00a0is called a creditor, and the debtee is known\u00a0as an issuer in the form of securities, like bonds. Legally, any\u00a0individual\u00a0who files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy declaration is often said to be\u00a0a debtor.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to pay a debt is not considered to be a crime. With the exception of such bankruptcy cases, borrowers\u00a0may prioritise their debt repayments as they wish, but if they fail to uphold their loan\u00a0terms, they can face fines and penalties, as well as a drop-off\u00a0in their credit score. In addition, the lender\u00a0can bring the debtor to the court regarding the matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_One_Become_a_Debtor\"><\/span><strong><b>How Does One Become a Debtor?<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The term &#8216;debtor&#8217; refers to a person\u00a0as well as other firms, like banks, lending companies, and more. If anyone owes payment for goods or services given to an entity or a company, the individual\u00a0owing may be called a debtor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_Debtors\"><\/span><strong><b>Kinds of Debtors<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, a debtor is a customer who has purchased a good or service and, therefore, owes the payment in return to the provider. Customers\u00a0or suppliers are called debtors\u00a0or creditors for accounting purposes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Debtor&#8217; means\u00a0not only goods and services client but also to an individual\u00a0who borrowed money from a bank or lender. For example, if someone\u00a0take a loan\u00a0to buy your house, then he or she is\u00a0a debtor in the sense of borrower, while the bank holding his or her\u00a0mortgage is considered to be the creditor.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, if an individual\u00a0borrow money, then he or she is\u00a0a debtor to the loan provider. Every borrower typically has a formal agreement with the lender\u00a0(supplier\/creditor) regarding terms of payment, discount deals, etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25483248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stay-Updated-for-GK-Current-Affairs1.png\" alt=\"Stay Updated for Free GK &amp; Current Affairs\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stay-Updated-for-GK-Current-Affairs1.png 970w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stay-Updated-for-GK-Current-Affairs1-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stay-Updated-for-GK-Current-Affairs1-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Stay-Updated-for-GK-Current-Affairs1-750x193.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debtors_Creditors_explained_in_Business_or_Company_Perspective\"><\/span><strong>Debtors &amp; Creditors explained in Business or Company Perspective<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nature of business\u00a0concern is such that it allows them to \u00a0sell or buy to one\u00a0other on agreed payment terms with cash exchanging hands at later dates; this is known as\u00a0credit.<\/p>\n<p>When a buyer and seller begin selling and purchasing products on credit, their relationship is re-termed\u00a0as\u00a0debtor and creditor.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is a debtor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A debtor or borrower can be an entity, company or a person of a legal nature who owes money to another party. A business or a person with one or more borrower\u00a0is called a creditor.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, the relationship that a debtor and a creditor share is complementary to that of\u00a0a customer and supplier share. Anyone to whom an individual\u00a0as a business have to lend in any way, including unpaid invoices on products or services provided to clients, are considered as his or her\u00a0trade debtors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why do businesses need to keep an eye on their borrowers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Businesses keep an eye on their borrowers\u00a0because managing them\u00a0in the right way ensures that they get paid faster, resulting in far fewer bad debts. In addition to this, collecting debtors\u2019 accounts quickly\u00a0ensure a healthy cash flow. Managing debtors are usually known\u00a0as credit management and include the following \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Timely debt collection<\/li>\n<li>Setting up credit limits and payment terms.<\/li>\n<li>Making credit checks as well as credit applications.<\/li>\n<li>Enforcing a clear credit policy.<\/li>\n<li>Considering debtor finance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is a creditor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A creditor\u00a0or lender\u00a0can be anyone from a bank, supplier or someone who has provided goods, money or services to a business or an individual\u00a0with the expectation of being paid back at a future date.<\/p>\n<p>A secured creditor is the one who has a registered lien on some of the businesses or individual\u2019s\u00a0assets. On the contrary, an unsecured creditor is the one without a lien on their assets.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why do businesses keep an eye on their lenders?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Businesses keep an eye on their lenders\u00a0for a various\u00a0reasons. Knowing how much a company owes, how much the owed money, and when payments must be made or received lets them\u00a0know their cash flow. It also ensures that they\u00a0have enough money in the bank for business payments, such as salaries, rent, and other overhead expenses.<\/p>\n<p>As we\u00a0can see, businesses need to keep an eye on their lenders, mainly if their companies are seasonal, which means that they might need to pay suppliers several months ahead of\u00a0their customers pay them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_debtor_days_and_what_are_creditor_days_in_business\"><\/span><strong>Understanding debtor days and what are creditor days\u00a0in business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The terms debtor days and creditor days are used to know \u00a0the average number of days that an organisation\u00a0lets pass before its debtors pay and the average no\u00a0of days a company lets give before its lenders\u00a0are paid, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Creditor days are used to measure a its\u00a0creditworthiness and reputation to a certain degree. Creditor days gives\u00a0the scope\u00a0allowed by its suppliers and creditors. It also reflects the value that both organization put on the business conducted and demonstrates the organization\u2019s cash flow and the extent that it\u2019ll go to finance its business with its debt.<\/p>\n<p>Debtor days are used to indicate how efficiently an organisation\u00a0invoices goods, services and collects from its customers. Fewer debtor days are good for a company. Payment delays tell\u00a0the organisation\u00a0that their customers have cash flow issues or are facing problems. Due to their size and power, such as big supermarket chains, they might be overstocked or held to payment by some of their customers. These types of customers usually fall victim to unpleasant credit terms and lower service levels.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How are creditor days calculated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dividing total debt by sales revenue and multiplying the result with\u00a0365 will calculate creditor days. A debt of INR 800,00 with sales revenue of INR 9 million will be calculated like this \u2013<\/p>\n<p>(800,00\/9,000,000) x 365 = 3.244 creditor days<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How are debtor days calculated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dividing the total outstanding debt by sales revenue and multiplying the result with 365 will calculate debtor days. Outstanding debt of INR 600,00 with a sales revenue of INR 9 million will be calculated like this \u2013<\/p>\n<p>(600,00\/9,000,000) x 365 = 2.433 debtor days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Differences_Between_Creditors_vs_Debtors\"><\/span><strong><b>Main<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Differences Between Creditors vs Debtors<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both Creditors and\u00a0Debtor is a topmost and significant\u00a0position in the organization. Let us discuss some of their\u00a0major differences :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creditors are people or entities to whom the organisation has an obligation to pay a certain sum of money. Debtors are people or entities who owe a sum of money to the organisation.<\/li>\n<li>Creditors are Account Payable and reside under present liabilities in the Balance Sheet. Debtors are Account Receivable and reside under present assets in the Balance Sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Non-payment of dues to lenders affects the working capital cycle positively but negatively affects Credit status. Non-receipt from the Borrower\u2019s affects the working capital cycle positively but does not affect Credit status.<\/li>\n<li>As a credit, it is easier to prescribe terms to the supplier on how much credit is required and the term thereof. As a debt, or it is comparatively not easy to inflictterms to a customer regarding the credit period and term thereof.<\/li>\n<li>Higher creditors have negative impact on the Working Capital and liquidity ratios where as the Higher Debtors have a good impact on Working Capital and liquidity ratios.<\/li>\n<li>There is no need for the creation of the provision of creditors. Provision of Doubtful Debt is required to be generated for Debtors according to the Accounting Policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creditor_vs_Debtor_Comparison_Table\"><\/span><strong><b>Creditor vs Debtor Comparison Table<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some of the important Comparison between Creditors vs Debtors.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Basis of Comparison<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\"><strong><b>Debtors<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"236\"><strong><b>Creditors<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Meaning<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">A individual\u00a0who owes you money in exchange for goods sold or services rendered.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">An individual\u00a0who you owe money to in exchange of \u00a0\u00a0services received\u00a0or goods purchased.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>What is it?<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">It is an account receivable.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">It is an account payable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Place in Financial Statement<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">It is an item in the\u00a0Balance Sheet on the Asset side.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">It is an\u00a0item in the Balance Sheet on the liabilities side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Benefit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">It helps increase customers as normally they would prefer a credit purchase instead of cash.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">It helps the\u00a0organisation\u00a0use the goods or services in advance to the actual payment date and thus enjoy a credit period before the actual payment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Impact on Profit Margins<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">No impact on Profit Margins<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">No impact on Profit Margins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Impact on Cashflow<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">Negative impact on cash flow as the payment will be received at a later date.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">Positive impact on cash flow as the payment is made at a later date.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Impact on Working Capital<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">High creditors will increase working capital.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">High creditors will reduce working capital.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Impact on Liquidity Ratios<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">Yes, it will affect the current ratio.<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">Yes, it will affect both\u00a0current \u00a0and quick ratio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Provisions<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">Provisions of Doubtful Debts to be created as per\u00a0Accounting Policies<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">No provisions to be made<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"141\"><strong><b>Impact on Capital Structure<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"238\">No impact on Capital Structure<\/td>\n<td width=\"236\">No impact on Capital Structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MWTnuS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grab study materials to strengthen your GK !!! Register Now !!!<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For operating any business Creditor and\u00a0Debtor are very important terms\u00a0as most businesses run on credit. A business requires\u00a0to have a great\u00a0liquidity position. Ratios like the Current Ratio and the Quick ratio measure the current liquidity situation is of the organisation. Creditor vs\u00a0Debtor is an essential\u00a0part of the said, and they form an important part of the organisation\u2019s liquidity position. A credit policy is made with specific reference to the credit period received\u00a0or allowed and the amount received\u00a0or given on credit so the institute\u00a0can plan properly in advance regarding its credit cycle. It is essential\u00a0to have a strong and robust credit policy in place, so the business does not get working capital stress.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, Creditor vs Debtor is important for every company\u00a0as they play a huge part in running the business and its liquidity situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debtor_and_Creditor_Quiz\"><\/span><strong><b>Debtor and Creditor Quiz<\/b><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><strong><b>1. A secured transaction usually involves<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) collateral<\/p>\n<p>b) right of repossession<\/p>\n<p>c) security interest<\/p>\n<p>d) all of these<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (d) all of these<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>2. A security interest is an<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) interest in collateral.<\/p>\n<p>b) interest on a federally insured bank loan.<\/p>\n<p>c) interest paid on Social Security benefits.<\/p>\n<p>d) interest you pay for security protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (a) interest in collateral<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>3. When the net proceeds from repossessed, resold goods are more than the balance due, the excess is<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) considered profit for the creditor.<\/p>\n<p>b) considered taxes for the state<\/p>\n<p>c) divided between the debtor and creditor.<\/p>\n<p>d) returned to the original debtor<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (d) returned to the original debtor<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>4. When the net proceeds from repossessed, resold goods do not cover the balance due, the creditor<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) assumes the difference as a loss.<\/p>\n<p>b) might claim another possession of the debtor to sell.<\/p>\n<p>c) might sue the debtor to collect the remaining balance.<\/p>\n<p>d) might turn the balance over to the state for tax reduction.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c) might sue the debtor to collect the remaining balance.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>5. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions apply to security interests taken in<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) deeds.<\/p>\n<p>b) mortgages.<\/p>\n<p>c) personal property.<\/p>\n<p>d) None of these.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c)personal property.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>6. A security interest is created when<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) an agreement between the debtor and creditor gives the creditor a security interest.<\/p>\n<p>b) the debtor has rights in the collateral.<\/p>\n<p>c) the creditor gives value.<\/p>\n<p>d) all of these<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (d) all of these<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>7. A brief written notice of the existence of a security interest in identified property that is filed with the appropriate governmental office is<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) a constructive notice.<\/p>\n<p>b) a financing statement.<\/p>\n<p>c) a termination statement<\/p>\n<p>d) a security agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (b) a financing statement.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.sng.link\/Bcofz\/yv45\/8wer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt free GK Mock Test! Download Entri App!<\/a><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><strong><b>8. Which of the following is not considered a class of goods for tangible property used as collateral?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) equipment<\/p>\n<p>b) farm products<\/p>\n<p>c) inventory<\/p>\n<p>d) stock and bonds<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (d) stock and bonds<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>9. The acknowledgment of the full payment that informs potential buyers and creditors that the property is no longer collateral is called<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) a constructive notice.<\/p>\n<p>b) a financing statement.<\/p>\n<p>c) a termination statement.<\/p>\n<p>d) a security agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c) a termination statement.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>10. Unless the consumer agrees in writing, a creditor may not keep the collateral in satisfaction of the debt if the debt has been repaid by<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) at least 30%.<\/p>\n<p>b) 50%.<\/p>\n<p>c) 60% or more<\/p>\n<p>d) none of these.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c)60% or more<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>11. What must a creditor do in order to perfect a security interest in commercial paper such as promissory notes, stock certificates, or bonds?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) file a financing statement<\/p>\n<p>b) redeem the paper<\/p>\n<p>c) obtain possession upon debtor&#8217;s default<\/p>\n<p>d) none of these<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c)obtain possession upon debtor&#8217;s default<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>12. When a debtor pays the debt associated with a secured transaction, how long does the creditor have to notify the appropriate government office that the property is no longer collateral?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) 30 days<\/p>\n<p>b) 45 days<\/p>\n<p>c) 15 days<\/p>\n<p>d) 60 days<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (a)30 days<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>13. A person who has not been paid for labor to build a home is allowed to file a legal claim against the property under <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) an artisan&#8217;s lien.<\/p>\n<p>b) a mechanic&#8217;s lien<\/p>\n<p>c) a pawn.<\/p>\n<p>d) a pledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (b)a mechanic&#8217;s lien<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><strong><b>14. A default on a loan occurs when<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) a debtor misses three straight payment<\/p>\n<p>b) a debtor destroys the property.<\/p>\n<p>c) a debtor misses one payment.<\/p>\n<p>d) a debtor leaves the jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (c) a debtor misses one payment.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>15. Which of the following statements regarding the Truth in Lending Act is not true?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>a) This law requires complete and clear disclosure of loan terms.<\/p>\n<p>b) The law sets a limit as to the percentage rates that may be charged to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>c) The law applies to 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0mortgage loans and purchases of personal goods.<\/p>\n<p>d) both b and c<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Ans (d) both b and c<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3MWTnuS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grab study materials to strengthen your GK !!! 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