Mastering Accounts Receivable: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Management
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently manage accounts receivable. Through interactive lessons, real-world applications, and expert instruction, participants will learn how to optimize their accounts receivable processes, reduce bad debt, and improve cash flow.
Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of accounts receivable and its importance in business operations
- Develop effective strategies for managing accounts receivable
- Learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements related to accounts receivable
- Improve cash flow and reduce bad debt through efficient accounts receivable management
- Apply best practices for credit and collections management
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable metrics and benchmarks
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Accounts Receivable
- Definition and importance of accounts receivable
- Types of accounts receivable
- Accounts receivable cycle
- Key players in accounts receivable management
Module 2: Financial Statements and Accounts Receivable
- Balance sheet and accounts receivable
- Income statement and accounts receivable
- Cash flow statement and accounts receivable
- Financial ratio analysis and accounts receivable
Module 3: Credit Management
- Credit policy and procedures
- Credit evaluation and approval
- Credit limits and terms
- Credit risk management
Module 4: Collections Management
- Collections process and procedures
- Communication strategies for collections
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Collections metrics and benchmarks
Module 5: Accounts Receivable Metrics and Benchmarks
- Days sales outstanding (DSO)
- Average days delinquent (ADD)
- Bad debt percentage
- Collections effectiveness index (CEI)
Module 6: Best Practices for Accounts Receivable Management
- Implementing a credit and collections policy
- Conducting regular credit reviews
- Utilizing technology for accounts receivable management
- Developing a collections strategy
Module 7: Advanced Topics in Accounts Receivable Management
- Factoring and invoice discounting
- Accounts receivable financing
- Supply chain finance
- Accounts receivable insurance
Module 8: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Real-world examples of accounts receivable management
- Case studies of successful accounts receivable management
- Group discussions and activities
Certificate of Completion Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in accounts receivable management.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging lessons
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Personalized learning experience
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
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- Understand the fundamentals of accounts receivable and its importance in business operations
- Develop effective strategies for managing accounts receivable
- Learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements related to accounts receivable
- Improve cash flow and reduce bad debt through efficient accounts receivable management
- Apply best practices for credit and collections management
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of accounts receivable metrics and benchmarks