Which of the following statements holds true for cash in advance?
a. It is an arrangement in which the exporter ships the goods and then bills the importer.
b. It is an arrangement in which the exporter requires payment from the importer before shipping the goods.
c. It is an arrangement in which the exporter is paid exactly one year after the delivery has been made to the importer.
d. It is an arrangement in which an exporter sells a time draft at a discount to an intermediary that will pay the exporter immediately and then collect the full amount from the importer at the later date.
e. It is an arrangement in which an exporter is paid immediately on receipt of the bill of exchange.