No, it is not. Accounts receivable is the total balance owed to the company by its customers. Net sales is the total value of sales made to customers during a period of time, excluding any returns and discounts.
yes
The days sales in accounts receivable ratio (or the collection period ratio) falls under the category of liquidity ratios. It measures the number of days that net receivables are outstanding, and is calculated by: (365 days × Average Net Receivables) / Net Credit Sales Days Sales in Receivables measures how long it takes for the average debtor to settle his/her account; the smaller the ratio, the faster it takes and the better it is for the company.
Trade receivables
If increased sales are all on credit then it will also increase the accounts receivable as well.
Accounts receivables relates to credit customers (debtors). Although somebody in the accounts receivables department will probably deal with anything relating to sales through to debt collection.
yes
The days sales in accounts receivable ratio (or the collection period ratio) falls under the category of liquidity ratios. It measures the number of days that net receivables are outstanding, and is calculated by: (365 days × Average Net Receivables) / Net Credit Sales Days Sales in Receivables measures how long it takes for the average debtor to settle his/her account; the smaller the ratio, the faster it takes and the better it is for the company.
Trade receivables
Accounts receivables relates to credit customers. Sales on credit will go through receivables as well as any credit notes and payments for those sales.
If increased sales are all on credit then it will also increase the accounts receivable as well.
Accounts receivables relates to credit customers (debtors). Although somebody in the accounts receivables department will probably deal with anything relating to sales through to debt collection.
Debit accounts receivableCredit sales revenue
The Receivables turnover ratio is used to measure the number of times on an average; the receivables are collected during a particular timeframe. A good receivables turnover ratio implies that the company is able to efficiently collect its receivables.Formula:RTR = Net Credit Sales / Average Net Receivables
The Receivables turnover ratio is used to measure the number of times on an average; the receivables are collected during a particular timeframe. A good receivables turnover ratio implies that the company is able to efficiently collect its receivables.Formula:RTR = Net Credit Sales / Average Net Receivables
Accounts receivables (net) + Inventory - Account payable - Accrued expenses
None of the accounts are netted with each other. Both accounts are shown separately on the Balance Sheet.
The DSO ratio is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed. Here accounts receivables refer to the amount of money due to the company for the services/goods provided to its customers.Formula:DSO = Accounts Receivable / Average sales per day orDSO = Accounts Receivable / (Annual Sales / 365)