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. That’s the bad news. A related problem is the payment processing calendar of your customers.

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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

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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Gaviti

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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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Emagia

JANUARY 27, 2025

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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