Synonyms

account payable

American

noun

plural

accounts payable

a liability to a creditor, carried on open account, usually for purchases of goods and services.

account payable British

noun

accounting a current liability account showing amounts payable by a firm to suppliers for purchases of materials, stocks, or services on credit

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Etymology

Origin of account payable

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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It may also involve traditional accounting activities, such as tracking payments in a general ledger, involving debits and credits and double-entry accounting, as well as accounts payable activities of making payments.

From The Wall Street Journal

It gets to classify the amounts it owes under supply-chain-finance programs as accounts payable, instead of debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Chavarria, the role on the politics committee set the stage for advancement through the chapter’s volunteer leadership ranks, while she worked professionally in accounts payable administrative roles.

From Los Angeles Times

Salaries and accounts payable must also be considered to come up with an accurate figure.

From Encyclopedia.com

Our knowledge workers in the office vary, with developers working remotely and accounts payable coming in a few days a week to process paperwork, to mention a few.

From Seattle Times

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