Bills Payable

Definition

A negotiable instrument accepted by the debtor (buyer) acknowledging an obligation to pay a specified sum to the creditor on a future date. It is a liability in the Balance Sheet of the acceptor.

Example

"B, who purchased goods from A on credit, accepts a Bill Payable for ₹10,000 due in 90 days. This appears as a current liability in B's books."

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