Measuring Days in A/R

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How do I calculate days in accounts receivable?

Question: How do I calculate days in accounts receivable?

Answer: There are several ways to calculate days in A/R, but the industry standard is to divide your total accounts receivable by your average daily gross charge. Your average daily gross charge is your total gross charges for the past year divided by 365 days.

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