Receivable/rɪˈsiːvəbl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Business Context Used in business to describe future payments owed to a company. Our receivables from clients total over $200,000. Pro Tip 2/3Expectation of Payment Implies an expectation to receive payment for goods or services provided. The receivable amount must be paid within 30 days. Pro Tip 3/3Asset on Balance Considered an asset on a company's balance sheet. The auditors reviewed the account receivable balances for accuracy.