suspense account

/səˌspɛns əˈkaʊnt/
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Definitions of suspense account
  1. noun
    an account used temporarily to carry doubtful receipts and disbursements or discrepancies pending their analysis and permanent classification
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    type of:
    account, account statement, accounting
    a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
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