Your Virtual Credit Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Chances are, there is a lot that needs to be done in terms of accounts receivable (AR) management between now and December 31st, especially if you are short of your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) goals. Photo by B C on Unsplash ) The biggest problem—there probably are not enough days left to get everything done.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

(Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash ) A Framework for Choosing Suitable AR Metrics Businesses should carefully assess their specific needs, objectives, and operating context when selecting metrics for accounts receivable (AR) performance measurement. Like any metric, DSO has limitations.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

MAY 14, 2024

Why Are Metrics Needed if You Have an AR Ledger? Metrics enable you to quickly check the condition of your AR (and cash inflow for the immediate future). Unfortunately, this is seldom the case, and by itself the AR Ledger provides very little in context for determining how your receivables are trending.

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Gaviti

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The world of Accounts Receivable (AR) is evolving rapidly. With increased interest rates and inflation, businesses are facing increasing pressure to collect cash faster. In 2025, successful businesses will: Analyze payment trends to refine credit terms and collection strategies.

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Emagia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By automating tasks such as invoicing, payment tracking, and collections, businesses can reduce manual intervention, minimize errors, and accelerate the order-to-cash cycle. This ensures prompt and secure payment collection. Benefits of Automating Accounts Receivable 1.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JULY 11, 2023

Photo by Isaac Smith on Unsplash There are numerous metrics used to monitor the health, magnitude and risk profile of the AR asset. This article focuses on one widely used metric, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and the best ways to understand it. The key with DSO is to pick one method and use it consistently.

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Emagia

JANUARY 27, 2025

When AR processes are slow or disorganized, businesses face delayed payments, increasing the risk of bad debts and cash flow disruptions. To address this, many businesses are turning to specialized software to streamline their AR operations and ensure timely collections.

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