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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.

Net 30 Terms: A Simple Guide for Business Owners in 2025

Learn what Net 30 payment terms mean, how they work, the pros and cons, early payment discounts like 2/10 Net 30, and smart alternatives to improve cash flow.

Quentin Gaudinat

Aug 14, 2025

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 (Finance Director @ Upflow)

Jan 17, 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

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

Learn what an accounts receivable (AR) aging report is, the method for aging account receivables, and the key benefits it provides for cash flow management.

Alexandre (Finance Director @ Upflow)

Dec 20, 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 (Finance Director @ Upflow)

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

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

Learn about the meaning of days sales in accounts receivable (AR). Find out how to calculate, interpret, and improve it for better financial management.

Quentin Gaudinat

Oct 8, 2024

The 2 DSO Calculation Formulas: Which One to Choose?

Out of the 2 DSO formulas. The countback method is more accurate, but it is more time-consuming than the simple formula. Try our free DSO calculator now!

Alexandre (Finance Director @ Upflow)

Aug 22, 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.

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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?

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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?

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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?

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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.

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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?

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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!

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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!

Clémentine d'Arjuzon

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.