Days Sales Outstanding Calculator
Measure collection efficiency with industry-specific benchmarks. Track DSO trends over time and quantify the cash flow impact of faster collections.
DSO Trend Analysis
Analyze your Days Sales Outstanding with industry context
Enter your accounts receivable and credit sales data to calculate DSO. Select your industry for relevant benchmarks and add previous period DSO to see trend analysis.
DSO Analysis
Current accounts receivable balance
Total credit sales for the period
365 for annual, 90 for quarterly, 30 for monthly
Select your industry for relevant benchmarks
Enter last period's DSO to see trend analysis
* DSO = (AR / Total Credit Sales) x Number of Days
Enter AR and sales data to calculate DSO
Reducing DSO
4 steps to faster collections
Measure Your DSO
Use this calculator to establish your baseline DSO and compare against industry benchmarks to understand where you stand.
Identify Root Causes
Analyze aging reports to find which customers or invoice types drive high DSO. Look for patterns in late payments.
Implement Best Practices
Tighten credit policies, automate invoice delivery, offer early payment discounts, and establish consistent follow-up procedures.
Monitor Trends
Track DSO month-over-month with dedicated AR professionals. Continuous monitoring prevents collection issues from compounding.