Tag: credit control

AI in Accounting

AI-Powered Cash Flow Forecasting for SMEs: Turning Twenty-Four Months of Invoice Data into a Thirteen-Week Rolling Forecast

SMEs often build cash flow forecasts on wishful thinking, assuming invoices pay exactly on their due date. This article shows how AI tools analyze twenty-four months of real invoice history to build a rolling thirteen-week forecast that reflects actual customer payment behavior, catching cash gaps weeks before they happen.

Oct 7, 2026 6 min read

Financial Analysis

The Cash Conversion Cycle Explained: How to Calculate DIO, DSO and DPO to Free Up Cash

Profitable on paper but perpetually short on cash? The cash conversion cycle reveals exactly how many days your money is trapped in stock, unpaid invoices and supplier terms – and shows precisely where to act. Using a worked example from a bespoke furniture maker, this guide walks through calculating DIO, DSO and DPO, and turning those figures into real, freed-up cash.

Sep 13, 2026 5 min read

Accounting Fundations

Bad Debts and Provisions Explained: What to Do When Customers Don’t Pay

Any business that sells on credit — invoicing customers and waiting for payment — will eventually face a customer who does not…

Aug 10, 2026 8 min read