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Is It Too Late to Achieve Your End-of-Year DSO Goals?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

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. You can’t expect them to process payments the last ten days of December.

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“Must Have” Metrics for Receivables Management

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Unfortunately, this is seldom the case, and by itself the AR Ledger provides very little in context for determining how your receivables are trending. As such, the AR metrics you track should be arrayed in a brief, easy to review reporting format. It is a measure of AR turnover.

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Top Accounts Receivable Strategies for 2025

Gaviti

Monitor key performance indicators ( KPIs ) like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and collection effectiveness to track progress. Reassess what data you are using to measure success. Many traditional KPIs, like DSO, are not always a good indicator of collection success.

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Top Accounts Receivable Automation Solutions

Emagia

Better Reporting and Analytics : Automation solutions provide real-time insights into AR metrics, aiding in informed decision-making. With a comprehensive suite of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Emagia simplifies the entire AR cycle, from invoicing to cash application, collections, and reporting.

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Moving Beyond DSO

Your Virtual Credit Manager

(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. Where do you need to improve?

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Can Accounts Receivable Be Automated?

Emagia

Reporting and Analytics Automation Automated reporting tools provide real-time insights into AR metrics, enabling businesses to monitor performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions. Assess Current AR Processes Evaluate existing AR workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas that would benefit most from automation.

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What is the Best Accounts Receivable Management Software?

Emagia

Automated follow-ups via email or text messages can help reduce the time spent on collections and ensure that payments are received in a timely manner. These insights enable businesses to identify bottlenecks and improve their AR strategies. Automating routine tasks will save time and reduce administrative burdens.

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