Definition of Accounts Receivable

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accounts receivable -- amounts recorded as assets on the books of a company, institution or individual that are due, but have not yet been collected, from a debtor for the previous purchase of merchandise or services.

another definition...

Accounts Receivable -- The amount of money a business expects to receive for merchandise or services furnished by it to others on open account.

another definition...

Accounts Receivable -- On the part of a business, money expected for transactions in goods and services on open account. This is an important criterion in assessing a firmfs liquidity, i.e., its capability to discharge current obligation without seeking supplementary revenue.

historic definition...

Account receivable -- An account which stands as a credit and to close which payment must be received.



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