Days Sales Outstanding

Published On:
October 12, 2022
Authored By:
APQC
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In moments of disruption like a global pandemic or an economic downturn, achieving better cash flow becomes a top concern for many organizations. In this article, APQC reviews cross-industry data on Days Sales Outstanding, which measures the average number of days it takes an organization to collect payment from its customers. APQC also discusses strategies for improving DSO to achieve greater liquidity in the moments where it matters most.

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Type:
Articles
Topics:
Finance and Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections
Tags:
Key performance indicators (KPIs)

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