When a business is holding a Bill receivable and wishes to collect cash prior to the maturity date of the bill, the business may sell the bill to a bank or a financial broker. This process is called discounting a bill.

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Discounting a bill involves selling a bill receivable to a bank or financial broker before its maturity date to receive immediate cash, usually at a discount.

When a Business Is Holding a Bill Receivable and Wishes