receivables
A small business owner reviews a list of receivables on a computer spreadsheet.
Noun (plural) 1. Money owed to a business: The total amount of money that is currently owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for. These are short-term assets on a company's balance sheet, representing claims for future cash inflows.
"Receivables" is a formal, plural-only noun used primarily in accounting, finance, and business contexts. It refers to the collective category of outstanding customer debts. It is often modified by a preceding word to specify the type. * The company's receivables have increased this quarter, indicating more sales on credit. * Managing receivables is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow. * The balance sheet shows $50,000 in accounts receivable.
- The finance department is reviewing the aging report for all receivables to identify late payments.
- A high level of receivables can strain a company's liquidity if customers are slow to pay.
- The auditor confirmed that the receivables listed were valid and collectible.
- Accounts receivable (A/R): The most common type, referring to money owed by customers for credit sales of goods or services. Often used interchangeably with "receivables" in general business.
- Notes receivable: A more formal category of receivables evidenced by a written promissory note.
- Net receivables: The total amount of receivables after subtracting an allowance for accounts that are estimated to be uncollectible (doubtful accounts).
- Receivables turnover: A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects revenue from its customers.
- Receivable (adjective): Capable of being received. (e.g., ). Note: The singular noun form is rarely used alone; it almost always appears in the compound "account receivable."
- Account receivable (noun): An individual amount owed by a specific customer.
- Accounts receivable (noun phrase): The department within a company responsible for collecting money owed by customers.
- Debts owed
- Outstanding invoices
- Trade debtors (Common in British English accounting)
- Amounts due
- Payables (Money that a company owes to its suppliers or creditors)
- Liabilities (Broader term for financial debts or obligations)
A small business owner reviews a list of receivables on a computer spreadsheet.
- money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts