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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 ...

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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 ...