Accounting Dictionary

Restricted Cash

Money set aside to pay a bill you know you will be receiving in the future.

Susan’s company bought a $500,000 machine. She has set aside a $500,000 bank CD so she will be able to pay the bill when it is received. The bank CD (certificate of deposit) would be considered restricted cash.

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