Account Payable

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkaʊnt ˈpeɪəbl/

Definitions of account payable

noun a liability in the form of a written promise to pay a sum of money owed

Example Sentences

A1 An account payable is money owed by a company to its suppliers.

A2 When you receive an invoice, it means you have an account payable to settle.

B1 The finance department is responsible for managing accounts payable and ensuring bills are paid on time.

B2 Analyzing the aging report helps to track and prioritize accounts payable for payment.

C1 Implementing automated systems can streamline the accounts payable process and reduce errors.

C2 Negotiating early payment discounts with suppliers can help improve cash flow and manage accounts payable effectively.

Examples of account payable in a Sentence

formal The company's account payable department is responsible for managing all outstanding invoices.

informal I need to make sure I pay my account payable on time to avoid any late fees.

slang I totally forgot about my account payable, I need to get that sorted out ASAP.

figurative Keeping up with your account payable is like staying on top of your financial responsibilities.

Grammatical Forms of account payable

plural

accounts payable

present tense

account payable

future tense

will be account payable

perfect tense

has been account payable

continuous tense

is being account payable

singular

account payable

positive degree

account payable

infinitive

to account payable

gerund

account paying

participle

account paid

Origin and Evolution of account payable

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The term 'account payable' originated from medieval Latin 'computum' meaning 'a calculation' and Old French 'paier' meaning 'to pay'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in accounting to refer to debts owed by a company to its suppliers, the term 'account payable' has evolved to encompass any amount due to be paid by a business for goods or services received.