Accounts receivable is an account that shows the amount of revenue you have earned but not collected. Companies that sell supplies or products on account to buyers typically maintain a balance in ...

Any time your business has a claim against a debtor for a short-term extension of credit, you will use an accounts receivable entry in your financial records and send an invoice to request payment ...

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