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Accounts payable vs. accounts receivable: What are the differences?

ThomsonReuters

Accounts payable (AP) , is the list of all amounts a company owes to its vendors. Generally, when an invoice is received, it’s recorded as a journal entry and posted to the general ledger. Accounts receivable are considered current assets and are listed on the balance sheet. Is billing AP or AR?