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11 Signs Your AR Portfolio May Be at Risk

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A rising DSO indicates that your collections are not matching the rate of new sales, and if that goes on for any length of time, your cash flow will not be able to support the volume of your current business operations. If the dollar weighted average and/or median scores keep dropping, the probability for defaults is going to rise.

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Position Your AR to Enhance Working Capital

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Evidence It's Time to Adjust Your Collection Practices

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Use the following formula to determine your CEI: (Beginning receivables + Monthly credit sales - Ending total receivables) ÷ (Beginning receivables + Monthly credit sales - Ending current receivables). Then multiply the answer by 100 to get a percentage.

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