What is accounts payable on a balance sheet?

Accounts payable is a current liability on a company’s balance sheet that represents the unpaid bills owed to suppliers and vendors for products or services paid for on credit, not cash. Accounts payable is created when a company receives goods or services from a supplier but delays payment, causing a higher AP balance.

What is the accounts payable process?

Accounts payable, also known as AP, are the total debts that you owe to other businesses for products and services that they invoiced you for. Your company’s accounts payable debts are found within the current liabilities section of your balance sheet.

What are accounts payable debts?

Accounts payable, also known as AP, are the total debts that you owe to other businesses for products and services that they invoiced you for. Your company’s accounts payable debts are found within the current liabilities section of your balance sheet. These amounts are treated as short-term debts, rather than long-term debts, like a business loan.