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Tracking your receivable KPIs is crucial to mesure the efficiency of your cash collection. But which metric should you track? And how can you calculate and improve them? Have a look at our dedicated articles.

Days Sales in Accounts Receivable (AR): Formula & Meaning

Learn what days sales in accounts receivable (AR) means, how to calculate it using the AR days formula, how to interpret it, and how to improve collections.

Alexandre Antoine

Apr 1, 2026

Aging Report: Meaning & Role in Accounts Receivable (AR)

Learn how an accounts receivable aging report helps you track outstanding invoices and prioritize collections to improve cash flow.

Alexandre Antoine

Mar 27, 2026

Net 30: Meaning, Examples & 2/10 Net 30 Explained

Understand how 30-day payment terms affect cash flow, when invoices are due, how early discounts work, and what businesses should watch out for.

Quentin Gaudinat

Feb 12, 2026

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Meaning & Interpretation

Learn about the meaning of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Find out how to calculate, interpret, and enhance your DSO for better financial management.

Alexandre Antoine

Dec 30, 2025

The 2 DSO Formulas: How to Calculate, Benchmark & Improve

Learn the 2 DSO calculation formulas (simple and countback) when to use each how to benchmark your DSO with industry medians, and practical steps to reduce DSO.

Alexandre Antoine

Dec 8, 2025

Financial Dashboards for Modern Finance Teams

Learn how financial dashboards help modern finance teams gain visibility, improve efficiency, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Jean-Malo Le Dreff

Oct 22, 2025

Bad Debt Expense: How to Calculate, Track, & Improve

Uncover key methods and formulas on how to calculate bad debt expense and gain actionable insights for accurate recording, tracking, and improvement.

Côme Chevallier

Jan 15, 2025

Average Collection Period: Formula, Interpretation & Tips

Learn the meaning, formula, and interpretation of the average collection period with tips to enhance cash flow with efficient receivables management.

Alex Louisy

Dec 24, 2024

Debtor Days: Formula, Interpretation & Tips to Reduce

There are 2 debtor days formulas: The most accurate is the countback method, but it is more time-consuming than the simple one. Keep reading to find out more

Aashima Lamba

Nov 12, 2024

Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio: Formula & Tips

The formula for calculating the Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio, why it matters for cash flow, and actionable tips to improve your collections process.

Alexandre Antoine

Nov 5, 2024

Net Credit Sales: Formula, Calculation & Financial Insights

Learn how to calculate net credit sales with formulas and examples. Understand its impact on the balance sheet, AR turnover and other financial statements.

Quentin Gaudinat

Oct 23, 2024

5 Tips to Track Your Accounts Receivable Effectively

A/R tracking is essential at a time of economic uncertainty. Doing it effectively leads to better cash flow management, which is a priority whether you’re a small business or a corporation.

Alexandre Antoine

Jun 5, 2023

5 Key Accounts Receivable Metrics to Assess Your AR Performance

Effective A/R management can play a crucial role in your company's cash flow. Discover the 5 key metrics to track to improve your collection

Alex Louisy

Jun 5, 2023

CFOs: What Should You Track on Your Cash Flow Dashboards?

Just like a heartbeat monitor, your cash flow dashboard allows you to track the important metrics for your business. Which metrics should you track? What does a good financial dashboard look like?

Alexandre Antoine

Oct 13, 2022

CFO, CEO: Why and how to track your DSO

Understand what is your DSO and learn how to calculate it

Alex Louisy

Aug 19, 2022

CFOs: Why Are AR Dashboards Crucial for Your Growth?

Having a fancy AR dashboard is great! But what does it help with exactly? And why is it so important to track AR metrics?

Alex Louisy

Jul 26, 2022

What Is the Best Method to Analyze Your Receivables?

Your AR tells you how well your business is doing, and helps you manage your cash better - now and in the future. But choosing the right method to analyze your accounts receivables isn't easy. Excel seems like an obvious idea, but is it the best way? What about accounting software? Is there a better alternative?

Alexandre Antoine

Jul 13, 2022

Finance Managers: Make the Best Accounts Receivable Analysis to Grow your SaaS Business.

While it is tempting to glance at your accounts receivable total and call it a day, there is so much more to your A/R! To make the best analysis, you need to make sure that the data you use is accurate. With proper tools, you can get more in-depth analysis to foster your long-term growth.

Alexandre Antoine

Jun 21, 2022

CFOs: How to Best Track Your Accounts Receivable KPIs

If you want to know what’s really going on in your business, you have to look at your data. Same goes for your A/R collection: if you want to know how well you perform, you have to look at specific KPIs. But how and where to track them?

Alex Louisy

Jun 2, 2022

What is The Most Effective Way to Improve your DSO and Cash Flow?

Your DSO is a crucial financial ratio to track. Reducing your DSO should be a priority in any business. By doing so, you’ll reduce your risks of running into cash flow problems. Find out why automation is the best way to improve it!

Alexandre Antoine

May 18, 2022

7 Things to Know About Your Days Sales Outstanding

Tracking Accounts Receivable metrics is essential and allows you to monitor your cash flow better. One of the essential KPI is your Days Sales Outstanding. Read on to learn more about your DSO!

Alexandre Antoine

May 11, 2022

B2B SaaS: 9 Key Financial Metrics You Should Track

By seeing what works and what doesn’t in your B2B SaaS business, financial metrics improve your decision-making for the future - and your cash management too.