Accounting

What Is Accounts Receivable?

Money customers owe you for invoiced sales not yet collected.

Detailed Explanation

AR is an asset on the balance sheet. Aging and DSO track collection health.

Example

Open client invoices of $25k are recorded as accounts receivable.

Why It Matters

AR quality directly affects liquidity and growth capacity.

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