Credit Policy & Procedures Flashcards
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A credit policy states that all accounts over $50,000 must be reviewed quarterly. A $75,000 account has been stable for three years with no late payments. What should the credit analyst do?
Answer: Complete the quarterly review as required by policy
Credit policies apply uniformly regardless of account history; stable accounts should still be reviewed to confirm conditions have not changed.
Which element is MOST critical when establishing credit limits within a credit policy?
Answer: The customer's financial capacity to repay
Credit limits must be grounded in the customer's demonstrated financial capacity, including cash flow and net worth, to ensure collectibility.
A credit policy requires two approvals for any credit extension above $100,000. An urgent order for $120,000 arrives and only one approver is available. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Delay shipment until dual approval is obtained
Dual-approval controls exist to prevent single-point fraud and error; circumventing them undermines internal controls.
What is the primary purpose of including a credit hold procedure within a credit policy?
Answer: To stop new shipments when a customer's account is delinquent
Credit holds protect the company from extending additional exposure to customers already delinquent on existing obligations.
When a credit policy is revised, which stakeholder group is MOST important to notify promptly?
Answer: All employees who extend or approve credit
Internal staff executing credit decisions must be trained on revised policy to ensure consistent and compliant application.
A company's credit policy does not address cryptocurrency payments. A large customer requests to pay invoices in Bitcoin. What is the best initial action?
Answer: Escalate to management for a policy determination before accepting
Gaps in credit policy should be escalated to management for a formal ruling rather than improvised at the analyst level.
Under a standard credit policy, what distinguishes a credit limit from a credit line?
Answer: A credit limit is the maximum outstanding balance allowed; a credit line is a revolving facility drawn at will
A credit limit caps total outstanding exposure for a customer, while a credit line is a revolving authorization the customer can draw on repeatedly up to that cap.