demand debt
[/dɪˈmænd det/]
nounpl: demand debts
dívida à vista
1. A debt that is payable immediately upon request by the creditor, without a fixed maturity date
The bank classified the loan as a demand debt after the borrower failed to make payments.
O banco classificou o empréstimo como dívida à vista após o mutuário deixar de fazer pagamentos.
2. In finance and accounting, a liability that must be settled on demand rather than at a specific future date
Demand debts are typically shown as current liabilities on the balance sheet.
As dívidas à vista são tipicamente apresentadas como passivos circulantes no balanço patrimonial.
This is primarily a financial and legal term used in banking, accounting, and corporate finance contexts. In Brazil, it is essential terminology in loan agreements and financial reporting. The concept is important for understanding cash flow management and balance sheet classification in both American and Brazilian business environments.
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