In addition, most states have laws that specifically require a VCPR for a veterinarian to be able to write a prescription. Second, each state's veterinary medical board regulates how prescriptions must be written â specifically, what information must be included on the prescription.
Short Term vs. Long Term. The determining factor of short- and long-term notes receivable is time. Short-term notes are notes due within 12 months or less. If the note is due in more than a year, it's a long-term note. Short-term notes receivable are considered a current asset. As such, they're included in the balance sheet under the current asset category. Long term notes are presented on the balance sheet along with other non-current assets.
Understanding Notes Payable. Notes payable represents a written promissory note that a company receives when it borrows money from a lender. The notes payable account possesses a credit balance. For example, a company borrows $50,000 from a bank. The company posts a credit to its notes payable account for $50,000 and a debit to its cash account for $50,000. If a company must repay a note within one year, it lists the note on its balance sheet as a current liability. If the note is due in one year or later, the company lists the note as a long-term liability.