If a Firm Has a Large Percentage of Accounts Over

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If a firm has a large percentage of accounts over 30 days old,this is solid proof that its receivables manager is not doing a good job.

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Definitions:

Geometric Average

A method of calculating the average rate of return of a set of values by multiplying them together and taking the nth root, where n is the number of values, typically used for investment growth rates.

Compound Return

The rate at which an investment grows over time, taking into account the effect of compounding.

Holding Period Return

The total return received from holding an asset or portfolio of assets over a period of time, typically expressed as a percentage.

Capital Gain Yield

Capital gain yield refers to the price appreciation component of the total return on an investment, expressed as a percentage increase from the asset's purchase price.