Mastering Accounts Receivable Self-Study Course

In South Africa (or anywhere else in the world), getting paid on time is often the difference between growth and survival. Accounts Receivable (AR) is not just admin — it is your cash-flow engine, your risk management system, and a key driver of financial stability, especially in an economy where late payment and non-payment are common business realities.

This course gives South African businesses a practical AR toolkit: best practices, metrics, accounting basics, traffic-light control, VAT considerations, and collection strategies — so you stabilise cash flow and reduce risk.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Introduction and Basic Concepts
• Overview of the Accounts Receivable Process
• Accounts Receivable Best Practices
• Common Accounts Receivable problems and their solutions
• Mastering Accounts Receivable Metrics
• Accounting for Accounts Receivable
• The Traffic Light System
• Bad Debts
• Debtors & VAT
• Debtors Control Management – Best practices for financial stability
• Top Debt Collection Tips