How to calculate average net receivables?
Average net receivables is calculating the same as taking the average between any two numbers.
For example, if we want to calculate average net receivables from Year 1 to Year 2, we would take the net receivable balance on December 31, Year 1, add the net receivable balance on December 31, Year 2, and then divide the sum by two. You’ll often see net receivable used in liquidity or working capital ratios.
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