Accounts payable is a liability.
Accounts payable is a liability, as it represents money a company owes to suppliers for goods or services received but not yet paid for. Since it is an obligation to pay in the future, it appears on the company’s balance sheet under current liabilities, helping track short-term financial obligations and manage cash flow.
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