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Accounts payable (AP) refers to the amount of money a business owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services received but not yet paid for. These are short-term liabilities that need to be ...

What is an Account Payable? The amount a company owes to vendors or suppliers in the short-term for goods or services the company received on credit. An account payable (AP) is a balance shown on a ...

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Accounts payable represents money a company owes to suppliers for goods or services bought on credit. Effective management of accounts payable helps maintain cash flow and build supplier relationships ...

Keeping track of the money your business owes its suppliers and vendors is crucial to its financial health and long-term viability. That’s why all businesses need an accounts payable reporting process ...