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11 Signs Your AR Portfolio May Be at Risk

Your Virtual Credit Manager

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. Also, inadequate communication or understanding of payment terms can lead to customer dissatisfaction and payment issues.

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Position Your AR to Enhance Working Capital

Your Virtual Credit Manager

If somebody mentions pledging your receivables, securitization, invoice finance, factoring, or purchasing receivables, they are referring to different means of collateralizing your AR. If your collection efforts have been a bit haphazard, you will want to tighten them up. Parting Thoughts.

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Beyond ChatGPT: Unlocking the Power of GenAI in Receivables Collection

Emagia

The increasing use of generative AI (GenAI) – a key technology driving the exponential transformation of finance and business landscapes – is drastically changing the receivable collection tasks, making a greater impact on the cash flow and therefore the health of organizations.

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7 Strategies to Reduce DSO and Enhance Cash Flow

Gaviti

Best Possible DSO Formula The formula for Best Possible DSO is: (Current Receivables x Number of Days in Period) ÷ Credit Sales for Period 7 Strategies to Reduce DSO Since DSO reduction is such an important element of your accounting operations, many companies turn to tools such as DSO reduction software to assist them.

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What is a GPO and How Can It Help Your Healthcare Business?

Lendio

Perhaps your analysis will reveal essential values that you’re not currently receiving from your GPO. They present a cost-effective, efficient, and community-driven approach to procurement, which can be a boon for healthcare providers striving to balance financial constraints with the need for high-quality patient care.