Essentials Of Credit Collections And Accounts Receivable

Mary Schaeffer is considered an industry expert and writes a newsletter that focuses on credit, collections, and accounts receivable. * Provides an overview of the credit, collections, and accounts receivable functions for senior level managers. * Provides tips and techniques as well as case studies. * Shows how to stream line the credit process and how to make this area as efficient as possible.

Praise for Accounts Receivable Management BestPractices "An excellent reference tool on how to manage the accountsreceivable process for any company. The use of real-life examplesmakes the concepts easy to understand. I recommend the book toanyone who wants to improve cash flow and reduce bad debtloss." —Michael E. Beaulieu, Senior Vice President, Finance CardinalHealth "Rather than simply explaining how to get the greatest returnfrom an investment in accounts receivable, John G. Salek revealshow companies shoot themselves in the foot when management setspolicies and procedures without consideration of the impact on cashflow. Accounts Receivable Management Best Practices isn't just forcredit and collection professionals who often spend more timecleaning up process errors and other corporate 'garbage,' insteadof managing risk. It should be required reading for C-levelexecutives, the sales staff, operations managers, and anybody elsewhose job impacts the order-to-cash cycle." —David Schmidt, Principal, A2 Resources Coauthor of PowerCollecting: Automation for Effective Asset Management "Enhancing a company's competitive profile is all about givingenough customers the right product, at the right price, at theright time. This author's real-world approach to accomplishing thisgoal through the prism of receivables management makes this book amust-read for those companies looking to make their mark as anorganization that cares about its customers as well as their ownneed to produce financial results." —Bruce C. Lynn, Managing Director The Financial ExecutivesConsulting Group, LLC "I have worked with John Salek since 1992, both as his clientand as a project manager working with his organization. Hisknowledge of receivables management . . . the technology, theprocesses, and the formula for success . . . are unsurpassed in thefield." —Stephen L. Watts, Manager, Global Receivables (retired)General Electric Medical Systems "Mr. Salek has written a masterpiece on the intricacies andmanagement of the accounts receivable portfolio. I would recommendthis book to CFOs, controllers, treasurers, credit managers, andsmall business owners." —Steve Kozack, Credit Manager Lennox Hearth Products "Written by an author who has been in the trenches and citesactual examples. This is not written in theory, but frompractice." —Milt Dardis, Collection Consultant Dardis &Associates

A breakthrough title explaining effective, cost-efficient collection methods In a down economy, the demand for a successful credit and collection game plan increases. Credit & Collections Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guide for people involved in collection activities with accounts/clients, helping readers approach the often difficult task of collecting from late/slow paying customers, as well as determining when (and if) to extend credit to questionable ones. It gives readers the expert information and tools designed to ensure that their collection methods are both effective and legal. The book's attached CD includes helpful scripts, forms, letters, templates, and spreadsheets to help readers work efficiently and effectively. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

This book speaks to the basic problems that small and medium businesses encounter when the company begins to grow and their customers begin asking for a "little"time to pay for their purchases and their cash is slow coming;thusbegins the credit department or at least Accounts Receivable.

Many businesses often get too caught up with generating more sales, that they begin to get lax about receivables- with credit sales, receivables and cash flow management often getting overlooked, taking a backstage, until it begins to pinch hard and feel where it hurts. Managing your credit sales and accounts receivables therefore must be a TOP priority for every business. Credit Management is at the heart of an organizations' very survival. Studies carried out on the growing sickness in industries and businesses reveal that BAD DEBT is the ONE major cause for bankruptcy. One cannot afford to take this area of credit control and accounts receivables management so lightly, as too many companies everyday are mounting with debts that are increasingly doubtful of recovery. Managing Credit and Collecting Money, on time, every time, therefore are the 2 most important and vital factors which decide the fate of any business! Predictions confirm that outstanding receivables will rise even more, thus making Credit Sales and Accounts Receivables as a top priority for CFO's to enhance liquidity and optimize working capital. 'Credit Sales & Accounts Receivable Management' would thus help you- by covering the necessities in credit sales, accounts receivables and cash flow management right from of how bad debt occurs with methods to prevent the same, through the steps of an effective collection call (both on phone & face to face) with emphasis on the importance of documentation, reports, procedures for systematic follow-up; including series of emails & general tips for chasing your money too, especially in these precarious times, by encouraging proactive methods! A must book for every Sales Professional, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable and Collections Professional!