I agree. This is an accounting hack when dealing with bigger companies. If you are a little contractor, beancounters will put you at the bottom of the heap to g

I agree. This is an accounting hack when dealing with bigger companies. If you are a little contractor, beancounters will put you at the bottom of the heap to get paid. If you offer a discount for early payment, beancounters will put you back at the top of the heap to save a few bucks. I learned this trick from a plumber.