A bookkeeper is asked to explain the difference between accounts receivable and accounts payable to a new business owner. The most effective approach is to:
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A
Provide a textbook definition with complex terminology
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B
Use a relatable analogy such as money owed to you versus money you owe, with examples from their business
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C
Hand them an accounting textbook
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D
Skip the explanation and refer them to a CPA