Receivable Days

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Definition: Receivable Days


Receivable Days


Full Definition of Receivable Days


The amount of time a company is willing to give a customer before accounts receivable are due. The number of days extended depends on the industry. If a company shortens the receivable days too much it could lose customers, but if it gives customers too much time to pay their bill then they might face a cash shortage.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Receivable Days are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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