Maricopa Community Colleges  IBS110   19946-19975 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
IBS110 19946-19975 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
International Payments and Collections
Sources of export financing and various methods of payment and their uses reviewed. Emphasis on methods of structuring, negotiating and processing letters of credit. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IBS110   19946-19975 International Payments and Collections
1. Describe three classifications of international trade risks (commercial risks, political risks, foreign exchange risks) and insurance options available as protection form those risks. (I)
2. Describe and evaluate the primary methods of payment including cash in advance, open account, sight and time drafts, and letters of credit. (I)
3. Evaluate the risks for the buyer and seller, how and when each payment method should be used, how to establish a buyer's credit rating, and how to determine the amount of credit to offer. (II)
4. Name and describe the sources of export financing that are available, including state, local, federal, and commercial banking programs. (II)
5. Evaluate the various methods of financing export transactions, including their availability and cost. (II)
6. Explain the mechanics, terminology, conditions and payment terms of the several types of letters of credit. (III)
7. Describe terms for negotiating an irrevocable letter of credit. (IV)
8. Outline role of foreign freight forwarder. (IV)
9. Outline documentation needed for most export shipments. (IV)
10. Outline a typical letter of credit transaction. (V)
11. Describe common errors when using letters of credit. (V)
12. Interpret hazards of dealing in foreign currency. (V)
13. Define country risk analysis. (V)
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IBS110   19946-19975 International Payments and Collections
    I. Methods of Financing Export Transactions
        A. Key considerations
          1. Availability
          2. Cost
        B. Sources of export financing
          1. Commercial banks
          2. Factoring houses
          3. Federal government assistance programs
          4. State government assistance programs
          5. Local government assistance programs
          6. Other sources
        C. Comparison of sources
          1. Advantages and disadvantages
          2. Other trade-off considerations
      II. Methods of Payment for Export Transactions
          A. Review of the primary methods of payment
            1. Cash in advance
            2. Open account
            3. Drafts
              a. Sight drafts
              b. Time drafts
            4. Letters of credit
          B. How to use each of the four methods
            1. Relative risk for the buyer and seller
            2. How and when each should be used
            3. How to establish a buyer's credit rating
            4. How to determine the amount of credit to offer
        III. Letter of Credit Transaction Mechanics
              1. Explanation of the mechanics of a typical letter of credit
              2. Explanation of the related descriptive terms used
              3. Key conditions and payment terms that should be specified
              4. Review the several types of letters of credit
          IV. Legal Rules Affecting Letters of Credit
              A. Legal rules governing establishment of an amendment of letters of credit
              B. Legal rules for determining compliance with letters of credit
              C. Issuer's rights and obligations to beneficiary
              D. Issuer's right and obligations to customer
              E. Rights and obligations between beneficiary and customer
            V. Strategies for Obtaining and Effectively Executing Letters of Credit
                A. How to obtain letters of credit
                B. How to work with bank and understand credit decisions
                  1. Costs
                  2. Fees
                C. Where to obtain technical advice
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