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Проверенный калькулятор с прозрачной формулой
Receivables Days Calculator.
Calculates the average number of days it takes a company to collect payment from its customers, based on average accounts receivable and annual credit sales.
Ваши данные
Как это работает
- 1
Enter the average accounts receivable balance for the period.
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Enter the total annual credit sales (not cash sales).
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Divide average receivables by annual credit sales.
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Multiply the result by 365 to get days.
(average_receivables / annual_credit_sales) * 365Часто задаваемые вопросы
What is a good receivables days value?
It varies by industry, but lower is generally better. Compare to your credit terms; if terms are 30 days, a value near 30 is typical.
How do I calculate average accounts receivable?
Add the beginning and ending accounts receivable for the period and divide by 2. For more accuracy, use monthly averages.
Why use credit sales instead of total sales?
Because receivables arise only from credit sales. Using total sales would understate the collection period.
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Формула проверенаReceivables Days
36,5days
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Как это работает
Calculates the average number of days it takes a company to collect payment from its customers, based on average accounts receivable and annual credit sales.
- Enter the average accounts receivable balance for the period.
- Enter the total annual credit sales (not cash sales).
- Divide average receivables by annual credit sales.
- Multiply the result by 365 to get days.
Формулы
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Receivables Days
This measures how many days on average it takes to collect payment after a sale on credit.
Примеры из реальной жизни
Где этот расчет встречается в повседневной жизни.
Assess collection efficiency
Track whether customers are paying faster or slower over time.
Example: Compare this quarter's days to last quarter's.
Evaluate credit policy
If days are much higher than your payment terms, you may need stricter credit checks or follow-up.
Example: Terms are 30 days but days are 60, indicating slow payment.
Benchmark against industry
See how your collection period compares to competitors.
Example: Industry average is 40 days, yours is 35, so you're doing well.
Советы и частые ошибки
Tips
- Use average receivables over the period to smooth seasonal fluctuations.
- Ensure you use credit sales only, not total revenue.
- Monitor the trend over several periods, not just one snapshot.
- Combine with days payable outstanding to understand your cash cycle.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using total sales instead of credit sales.
- Using ending receivables instead of average.
- Forgetting to multiply by 365 (or using 360 if that's your convention).
Допущения и ограничения
- Use the stated inputs and units.
- Results are estimates for planning and education.
- Check measurements and source data before making an important decision.