trade accounts receivable

Amounts due from customers are also called accounts receivable or customer accounts.

Trade accounts receivable are amounts due from customers (accounts receivable).

- Used in the purchase-to-pay cycle to validate invoices, approvals, and supporting documents.
- Used to strengthen internal controls over purchasing and supplier payments.

- Example: Before payment, the AP team applies **trade accounts receivable** to confirm the invoice matches the approved purchase documentation.

- Why it matters: Prevents incorrect/duplicate payments, reduces fraud risk, and improves accuracy of payables and expenses.