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What are Debtors?

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April 2, 2025

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What are Debtors?

The term ‚"debtor" refers to an individual or company that owes money, or is in debt to an individual or organisation. An example would be a customer that has purchased a product or service from your business. In the balance sheet, debtors are listed under the current assets section.

<p>The term ‘debtor' refers to an individual or company that owes money, or is in debt to an individual or organisation. An example would be a customer that has purchased a product or service from your business. In the <a href="https://www.goforma.com/small-business-accounting/what-is-balance-sheet-profit-loss" target="_blank">balance sheet</a>, debtors are listed under the current assets section.</p>

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