Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable: What’s the Real Difference?

In todays interconnected financial world investing beyond national borders has become more accessible than ever. For US investors looking to own shares in international companies and for foreign companies hoping to tap into American capital markets American Depository Receipts (ADRs) have become an essential bridge. But what exactly are ADRs how do they work and what should investors be aware of especially when it comes to taxes? Lets break this down infriendly human way.