suspense account

noun

An account in which receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until their proper position in the books is determined.

Meanings

nounsuspense account (plural suspense accounts)

plural suspense accounts

  1. accountingAn account in which receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until their proper position in the books is determined.
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APA

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“suspense account.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suspense%20account. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “suspense account,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suspense%20account.

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