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How to Read an Accounts Receivable Report in QuickBooks

 

Did you know the customers listed in the 1-30 day column on the Accounts Receivable Aging Summary are actually 1-30 days past due? The common misconception is the report reflects the number of days since you provided the service and issued the invoice. 

It is important to note the phrase “past...

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Is my Accounts Receivable Balance Healthy?

It’s tempting to look at the $106,200 balance and assume everything will fine. This is more than enough to pay the bills on time. The problem is customers do not always pay on time, if ever.

If your AR report looks like this, then you are in good shape. This is an example of a healthy AR report.

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Is my Accounts Receivable Balance Too High?

I don’t know. We’ve never met, but I will help you answer the question. Here are 3 signs your AR balance is too high:

1. You are not able to pay your bills on time.

  • This may sound like Captain Obvious but it is common for owners to assume they need to sell more. When the cash flow problem is h
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9 Tips for Making Collection Calls Less Painful

Collecting money is one of the most dreaded aspects of running a business. I would rather scrub my bathroom floor with a toothbrush than pick up the phone and ask a customer to pay a past due invoice. The secret is to have awesome employees on your team and great systems in place. These tips will ...

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How is my business profitable but I don’t have enough cash to pay my bills?

Unfortunately, this happens more often than you might think. Business owners and managers enjoy watching revenue soar but shift the focus to generating new sales instead of making sure all of the cash generated by the business is used wisely and collected on time.

First, it’s important to understan...

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