Collections Definition

Collections is a term used by a business when referring to money owed to that business by a customer. When a customer does not pay the business within the terms specified, the amount of the bill becomes past due and is sometimes submitted to a collection agency.

Collections Extended Definition
When a business sells a product or service to a customer, payment is expected either at the time of the transaction or within a defined period of time such as 30 days. Unfortunately, some customers do not pay the business within those set terms and, at this point, the account can be considered in collections.

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Christan Neff | Apr 17, 2023