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Average collection period

The Average time period for which Receivables are Outstanding. Equal to Accounts receivable divided by Average daily Sales. also called Collection ratio.

Related Terms: 10 Account, Accounts receivable, Average, Collection, Collection ratio, Call, Outstanding, Receivables, Ratio, Sales
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