A 'Collection Float' Is the Amount of Time It Takes

question 17

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A 'collection float' is the amount of time it takes for a firm to be able to use funds after a customer has paid for its goods.

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Definitions:

Average Amount

The sum of individual amounts divided by the number of amounts, representing a central value or typical amount in a set of data.

Weighted Average Delay

An estimation of the average delay in time, considering the relative importance or weight of each contributing factor.

Collection Delay

The time lag between issuing an invoice and receiving payment, impacting cash flow and liquidity.

Average Amount

A calculated central value of a set of numbers which is typically determined by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number.