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Tackling Customers that Always Pay Late

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Chronic Late Payers There is also likely a substantial segment of your customers (often 20 percent or more) who will regularly pay significantly beyond the terms of sale. This creates cash flow shortages, an increased risk of bad debt, and a significant work requirement to mitigate the impact of late payments.

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Sales Commissions Impact the Collection Process

Your Virtual Credit Manager

The sales team learned very quickly that eliminating the friction from the billing and payment processes facilitated earlier customer payments, hence larger commissions. The bottom line was a 13 percent reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) over a 6 month period in conjunction with invoice accuracy rising above 90 percent.

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Misalignment Between Credit and Sales Spells Trouble

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Here’s a rundown of the issues that arise from misalignment and a lack of risk awareness: Delays Processing Orders : If credit approvals are slow or inconsistent, sales orders may be held up, resulting in frustrated customers, sales reps, and potentially lost revenue.

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How Do You Keep Track of Accounts Receivable?

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Managing these receivables effectively ensures timely cash inflows and reduces the risk of bad debts. Reducing Bad Debts: Timely follow-ups can minimize the chances of non-payment. Aging Reports: Breaks down receivables based on the length of time they have been outstanding. What is Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)?

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Accounts Receivable Credit or Debit: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Role of Debits and Credits in Accounting In accounting, debits and credits are fundamental concepts used to record transactions. Debits (Dr) and credits (Cr) are entries made in account ledgers to reflect changes in value due to business transactions. Frequently Asked Questions Is accounts receivable a debit or credit?

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What is Accounts Receivable Process Cycle? A Comprehensive Guide

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Financial Stability : Reducing outstanding receivables minimizes bad debts and improves financial health. Invoice Generation and Delivery Invoices should be accurate, detailed, and sent promptly after the transaction. High Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) Regularly analyze DSO metrics and adjust credit policies accordingly.

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Is Your O2C Process Optimized for Superior AR Performance?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Consequently, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) increased by almost 50 percent with customer delinquency deteriorating so much that this supplier’s borrowing capacity under its asset-based credit facility was severely restricted. Delaying collection activities can lead to reduced cash flow and bad debt losses.