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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. They were developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

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Startup Accounting Guide: Everything You Need to Know in 2022

Accounting Seed

On the flipside, if you get your accounting set up properly from the start, you’ll set your new company up for success. You’ll be able to track all the financial data that forms the lifeblood of a startup, including revenue, expenses, payroll, and general ledger. In some cases, an accountant is mandatory.