Gross accounts receivable represents the total amount of outstanding invoices or the sum owed by customers. It's perhaps the easiest to calculate, too - you simply add up all the outstanding invoices at a given time!
Average accounts receivable is calculated as the sum of starting and ending receivables over a set period of time (generally monthly, quarterly or annually), divided by two.
To forecast accounts receivable, divide DSO by 365 for a daily collection rate. Multiply this rate by your sales forecast to estimate future accounts receivable. This method helps predict the amount you can expect to receive over a specific period.
Average accounts receivables is calculated as the sum of the starting and ending receivables over a set period of time (usually a month, quarter, or year). That number is then divided by 2 to determine an accurate financial ratio.
To calculate net accounts receivable, you need: total accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, and sales returns and allowances. Then, subtract the allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and allowances from the Total Account Receivables.