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Factoring

Factoring is a financing arrangement where a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party at a discount to access immediate cash. Instead of waiting for customer payments, companies improve short-term liquidity. In accounting, factoring affects accounts receivables, cash flow presentation, and may involve recognising finance costs or losses.

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