What does “A/P aging report” mean in bookkeeping?

A/P aging report (also called Accounts payable aging): A report listing what the business owes each vendor, grouped by how late each bill is: current, 1–30 days, 31–60 days and so on. Used to decide which bills to pay first.

ExampleMetro Power's $165 bill, due October 13, shows in the 1–30 days column on October 15.

Written for US bookkeeping. Last reviewed November 5, 2026. See all 100 terms.