Growth in sales should always be compared to growth in receivables.
Debit accounts receivableCredit sales revenue
by sale on account you mean goods sold to the costumer but the cash was not received immediately. the accounting equation for credit sales is to CR the revenue/sales/turnover in your income statement. DR the receivables account on the balance sheet. after the cash is received. CR the receivables account. DR the cash account.
The percent of sales method
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
Debit accounts receivableCredit sales revenue
by sale on account you mean goods sold to the costumer but the cash was not received immediately. the accounting equation for credit sales is to CR the revenue/sales/turnover in your income statement. DR the receivables account on the balance sheet. after the cash is received. CR the receivables account. DR the cash account.
The percent of sales method
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.
Sales is generally considered "Revenue" or "Income" and therefore are an Owners Equity Account. Sales affect Retained Earnings and Retained Earnings affects Owners Equity.
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
Receivables from employees and officers should be listed separately on the balance sheet due to most receivables are from sales. This allows outside stakeholders to see an accurate picture on the company's ability to collect on credit sales.
Percent of sales is only one method. The other is an analysis of the receivables, either as a percent of total receivables, or doing an aging analysis first.
Debit Receivables Credit Income/Sales when cash is received: Debit Cash Credit Receivables