Accounting Glossary

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Definition

Measures the average number of days it takes to collect payment after a sale. Lower DSO indicates faster collection.

Formula

DSO = (Accounts Receivable ÷ Net Credit Sales) × 365

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