Also known as accounts
receivable turnover ratio the receivables turnover ratio is basically the ratio
between the total sales made with the help of credit and the average amounts
that are receivable. The receivables turnover ratio is calculated as follows:
Accounts ReceivableTurnover = Net Credit Sales / Average Accounts Receivable
The accounts receivable turnover
can be used to show the financial strength of a company to prospective
investors. The accounts receivable turnover
report demonstrates the average amount of time that passes before a payment is
received from each client, as well as showing an overall average for the entire
client base. While nobody expects the turnover to
match the exact terms of payment, many investors will consider it a big plus if
the accounts receivable turnover data indicates
an overall average of less than a week from the stated terms of payment.