Sunday, February 14, 2016

past tense - Was outstanding vs had been outstanding


Please can you tell me which sentence is correct.


As the invoice had been outstanding for several months/ from 31 March 2015 to 30 September 2015 (today is 9 November 2015) the company accrued the additional charges.


or



As the invoice was outstanding for several months/ from 31 March 2015 to 30 September 2015 (today is 9 November 2015) the company accrued the additional charges.


The invoice had been unpaid since 31 March 2015 and then paid on 30 September 2015 hence "had been outstanding" seems to be more appropriate. For some reason, "was outstanding" sounds better. Please help!




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