There is inherent risk whenever you extend credit to a business. Managers must perform their due diligence to determine whether that risk is justified. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances can arise that may force a company to declare bankruptcy, resulting in unpaid debts. Those circumstances will likely become more prevalent as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage…

A business’s cash flow depends on its ability to effectively manage accounts receivable (AR) and collections. But how do you know whether your accounting professionals are effective in their management processes or whether there is room for improvement? Continuously monitoring the performance of AR throughout the year will allow your business to collect performance snapshots…

The construction industry is filled with challenges and risks of all kinds. One of the most serious for contractors and suppliers is getting paid. Because of the nature of the business, there is typically a lengthy time period between the delivery of the goods or services and the receipt of payment. This can be a…