Accounting Tip of the Month: Track AR Aging to Protect Cash Flow
Late payments can derail healthy cash flow. An Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging Report shows who owes you, how much, and how long invoices have been outstanding.
- Maintain Cash Flow
See overdue invoices early so you can follow up before cash shortages occur. - Identify Credit Risks
Spot customers who consistently pay late and adjust credit terms or payment expectations accordingly. - Estimate Bad Debt
Use aging data to forecast uncollectible balances and plan allowances more accurately. - Strengthen Collections
A clear aging report helps your team prioritize outreach and set reminders based on risk and timing.
Regularly reviewing A/R aging keeps your revenue predictable and your cash flowing smoothly.
Note: For better visibility, adjust your aging periods to be more granular. Consider breaking aging into shorter intervals, such as 7-day buckets or a 13-period, three-month view. Sort the report in descending order to quickly see your largest outstanding balances first, so collection efforts focus where they matter most.
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