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Average Collection Period (Days Sales Outstanding) Calculator

ACP = (AR / annual_sales) × 365 — receivables collection efficiency.

Calculates the Average Collection Period (ACP) / Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from accounts receivable balance and annual credit sales.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

ACP = (AR / Revenue) × 365

In depth

Calculates the Average Collection Period (ACP) / Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from accounts receivable balance and annual credit sales.