Which of the following defines accounts receivables?
A) Stocks and bonds that a business may hold in the hope that they would provide a greater return to the business rather than just letting cash "sit" in a bank account.
B) The amount of money due to a business from prior credit sales.
C) A formal debt instrument that will be paid to the company within a year.
D) An accrual accounting term that represents payments made in advance of their actual occurrence.
E) Tangible goods held by a business for the production of goods and services.

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Accounts receivables refer to the amount of money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been sold on credit. This is a common component of a company's balance sheet and represents a form of short-term financing for the business.

Which of the Following Defines Accounts Receivables