account receivable
noun
plural accounts receivable
: a balance due from a debtor on a current account
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Lenders will want collateral, typically in the form of accounts receivable, inventory or equipment.
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Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Students who earn an associate degree in accounting at Santiago Canyon College are well-prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, as well as promotional opportunities, in such areas as accounts receivable/payable, income tax preparation, payroll and more.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Delays in customer payments can put real pressure on your cash flow, but there are simple ways to improve your accounts receivable (AR) process.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company continues to rely on term loans, sales of accounts receivable, and its securitization program for its working capital needs.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2025
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Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Students who earn an associate degree in accounting at Santiago Canyon College are well-prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, as well as promotional opportunities, in such areas as accounts receivable/payable, income tax preparation, payroll and more.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Delays in customer payments can put real pressure on your cash flow, but there are simple ways to improve your accounts receivable (AR) process.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company continues to rely on term loans, sales of accounts receivable, and its securitization program for its working capital needs.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for account receivable
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“Account receivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/account%20receivable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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