Firms trading across country and political boundaries have various methods of ensuring payment. One of the methods is the use of International Letters of Credit.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, do the following:

1. Find at least two scholarly articles that provide examples of how firms have used International Letters of Credit.
   1. Explain how International Letters of Credit were established.
   2. Analyze how International Letters of Credit facilitated international trade for the firms.
   3. Describe any pitfalls the firms encountered and how the problems were resolved.
2. Based on what you have determined about GBATT to date and what you learned from your readings and research, what cautionary advice would you offer the CFO about the use of international letters of credit?
3. Support your positions with scholarly sources.

By Saturday, June 18, 2016, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, June 22, 2016, comment on at least two of your peers’ responses.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Do the following when responding to your peers:

• Read your peers’ answers.
• Provide substantive comments by
  • contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
  • building on the remarks or questions of others; or
  • sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences
• Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
• Make sure your writing
  • is clear, concise, and organized;
  • demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
  • displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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