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form a. For the sake of form; the term is frequently used in mercantile busine . A pro form a account is a specimen statement showing what it is considered, in the current state of the market, goods would realize. Such an account is in the same form as one used in an actual transaction except that the prices are tentative—are examples merely. The purpose of a pro form a account is to furnish to the one to whom it is rendered or sent the value or cost of a consignment or shipment of goods in the existing state of the market. A pro form a account sales is asked for by a prospective seller of goods on consignment (consignor) when he desires to know what sum goods which he has for disposal would bring. A pro form a invoice is asked for by a prospective purchaser who desires to obtain from the seller prices and charges on certain goods. 425