In this tutorial we will take a closer look at the meaning, interpretation, and relevance of days receivables ratio. We will understand the calculations and evaluate the results using the Colgate Case Study.
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What is Days Receivables?
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Days receivable, also known as the average collection period, is the time it takes for a company to convert its credit sales (accounts receivable) into cash.
Formula
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Days Receivables Formula = 365 / Accounts Receivables Turnover Ratio
Why is days receivables or the collection period important?
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Knowing the collection period is extremely beneficial to any business for two reasons:
– First, the collection period determines a significant portion of the company’s cash flow.
– Second, knowing the collection period ahead of time allows a company to decide how to collect the money owed to the market.
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