Module 1: Accounts Receivable Fundamentals
Six chapters covering everything foundational: what AR actually is, how DSO is calculated, how to read an aging report, invoices vs. estimates, payment terms, and how it all fits into one continuous cycle. Start here if none of this is familiar yet.
What Is DSO, and Why Should You Care?
A plain-language guide to Days Sales Outstanding: what it means, how to calculate it, real 2026 benchmarks, and why a few days matter more than you'd think.
What Is Accounts Receivable?
A plain-language explanation of accounts receivable: what it is, why it's an asset, and how it differs from revenue and cash.
How to Read an Aging Report
A step-by-step guide to reading an accounts receivable aging report: the standard buckets, what's healthy, and what to do about it.
Invoice vs. Estimate
The real difference between an invoice and an estimate, when to use each, and why mixing them up creates AR problems.
Understanding Payment Terms
A clear explanation of common payment terms, Net 30, Net 15, due on receipt, and early payment discounts, and how to choose the right ones.
The AR Lifecycle
How every piece of accounts receivable fits together, from estimate to invoice to cash in the bank, in one end-to-end walkthrough.