Your Virtual Credit Manager

MARCH 21, 2023

Subscribe now Lessons to Be Learned Looked at from the perspective of somebody responsible for the management of a portfolio of accounts receivable (AR), the events surrounding the SVB collapse present a cautionary tale. The role of credit should not be focused on preventing bad debt losses, but rather maximizing profits.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash Payment deductions, also known as chargebacks or short pays, happen when the customer pays less than the full invoice amount. They occur because a customer does not receive your product or service as ordered, or feels the invoice is incorrect. Many firms incur a substantial volume of deductions.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That certainly holds true for business processes, including the management of your Accounts Receivable (AR) and the part it plays in the order-to-cash process. If your AR is deteriorating, you better diagnose the problem as quickly as possible so you don’t incur cash flow problems and bad debt losses.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accounts Receivable (AR) reflect a promise of payment at a future date. Though a paper asset, AR competes with Property, Plant and Equipment as well as Inventory for being the largest line item on a company’s balance sheet. This will be based on your recent AR Dilution history and historic industry dilution rates.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Effectively managing accounts receivable (AR) is essential for a company's financial well-being. Poor receivables performance affects cash flow, and it is no secret that cash flow problems are the leading cause of business failures. This in turn creates more work for your AR team.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

APRIL 11, 2023

Accounts Receivables (AR) require active management. Any O2C friction that results will ultimately have a negative affect on AR performance. Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash When a company’s AR under-performs, the consequences are substantial. Business failures are the norm.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

From a credit management perspective, these are largely reactive topics. In fact, once you decide to sell a customer on open credit, most of the accounts receivable (AR) management tasks that follow have a reactive component. There is nothing wrong with that.

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Emagia

MARCH 3, 2025

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Process Cycle is a fundamental component of a company’s financial operations, encompassing the series of actions taken to manage and collect payments owed by customers for goods or services provided on credit. A structured dispute resolution process minimizes delays in payment collection.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Photo by Willian Cittadin on Unsplash ) Neglecting collections can also lead to longer payment cycles, strained client relationships, and an increase in bad debt. Implement Workflow Solutions: Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions are an economical way to enhance productivity.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

APRIL 4, 2023

With a growing number of experts predicting a recession to hit later this year, and inflation and interest rates remaining at elevated levels, squeezing every dollar out of your investment in Accounts Receivable (AR) is more important than ever. Remember, a “clean” AR Ledger is the objective.

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Emagia

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Automating accounts receivable (AR) is a strategic move for businesses aiming to enhance cash flow, reduce manual workloads, and improve overall financial efficiency. By utilizing real-time data and analytics, companies can make informed decisions about extending credit, thereby minimizing the risk of bad debts.

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Gaviti

APRIL 18, 2024

As an assessment and diagnostic tool, it’s hard to overstate the importance of your company’s accounts receivable (AR) collections aging report. What Is an AR Aging Report? This ensures your invoicing processes are aligned with their accounts payable. Disputes and deductions. Get a demo today.

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Gaviti

JULY 11, 2024

Disputes and deductions. Track, code, route and resolve customer disputes and deductions quickly by identifying recurrent issues and taking a proactive approach to future issues. Streamline Your A/R Processes Today Gaviti’s accounts receivable automation solution streamlines your A/R processes and helps your team work better.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 21, 2025

Further credit and collection contributions involve monitoring risk in the accounts receivable (AR) portfolio and collecting from customers who don’t pay on time, both of which are post-sale activities. In addition, your customer may take a payment deduction if they can’t reconcile the difference.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Perhaps more than any other SMB function, Accounts Receivable (AR) Management gets put on a back burner because it is nobody’s prime responsibility. The only time AR comes to the forefront is when there is economic turmoil and an increased risk of bad debt losses. What else can be done?

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Emagia

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Writing Off Accounts Receivable In the realm of financial accounting, managing accounts receivable (AR) is crucial for maintaining a company’s financial health. However, not all receivables are collectible, leading businesses to write off certain amounts. Generally, no.

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