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How to read receivable and payable ageing reports

IndustryX Suite Team 1 min read Intermediate

Available in Standard and above

What the report shows

Receivable ageing lists what customers owe, grouped by age such as 0-30, 31-60 and 61-90 days. Payable ageing does the same for what you owe suppliers.

Step 1: Open the report

Open the ageing report for receivables or payables and choose the date you want it as of.

Step 2: Read it

Start with the oldest column. Large amounts there are your biggest collection risk, or your biggest overdue payments.

Step 3: Act

  • Receivables: call or message the customers with the oldest amounts, and review their credit terms.
  • Payables: plan payments by due date and cash position, paying critical suppliers first.

Step 4: Review regularly

Check weekly. A rising share in older columns is an early warning for cash flow.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Which plans include ageing reports?
Receivable and payable ageing reports start on the Standard plan.

What do the age columns mean?
They group each outstanding amount by how long it has been unpaid since the invoice or bill date, usually in 30-day steps.

Can I stop a customer from ordering when they owe too much?
Customer credit limits and price lists are available on the Industrial plan.

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