Collective term for promissory note held by the entity to whom payment is promised (payee).

An asset representing the right to receive the principal amount contained in a written promissory note. Principal that is to be received within one year of the balance sheet date is reported as a current asset. Any portion of the notes receivable that is not due within one year of the balance sheet date is reported as a long term asset. To Top

An asset account reflecting amounts owing to the state from an unconditional written promise to pay a certain sum of money on demand or at a fixed or determinable time.

is a debt due from borrowers evidenced by a written promise of payment. Note receivable, an entry on the asset side of many corporate balance sheets, indicates the dollar amount of loans due to be repaid by borrowers.

and notes payable - on a balance sheet, refer to promissory notes: written promises to pay a stated amount at a given time.