A vendor statement is best described as?

• A. A forecast of next quarter deliveries
• B. A list of open purchase orders
• C. A summary of delivery invoice charges
• D. A payment schedule

Answer: (C)

A vendor statement is a document from the supplier that provides a summary of delivery invoice charges. It aggregates the charges that appear on invoices for goods delivered, giving you a clear view of what has been billed. This makes it easier to reconcile your accounts payable with the supplier’s records and determine what you still owe. It is not a forecast of future shipments, not a current list of open purchase orders, and not a schedule of payments due; those documents serve different purposes—planning future deliveries, tracking active orders, or outlining payment due dates.