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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