Accounts Payable
Financial Dictionary — Receivables & Payables
Definition
Commercial accounts payable and represent obligations to pay suppliers of goods or service providers
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used in the purchase-to-pay cycle to validate invoices, approvals, and supporting documents.
- Used to strengthen internal controls over purchasing and supplier payments.
- Used to strengthen internal controls over purchasing and supplier payments.
Example
- Example: Before payment, the AP team applies **Accounts Payable** to confirm the invoice matches the approved purchase documentation.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Prevents incorrect/duplicate payments, reduces fraud risk, and improves accuracy of payables and expenses.