Is debtor and trade receivable the same thing?

No, a debtor and trade receivable are not the same, though they are closely related. A debtor refers to an individual or entity that owes money to another party, typically due to credit extended for goods or services. Trade receivables, on the other hand, specifically refer to amounts owed to a business by its customers for goods or services sold on credit. In essence, all trade receivables are debtors, but not all debtors are classified as trade receivables.