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:

Module 1 – Introduction and Basic Concepts

Module 2 – Overview of the Accounts Receivable Process

Module 3 – Accounts Receivable Best Practices

Module 4 – Common Accounts Receivable problems and their solutions

Module 5 – Mastering Accounts Receivable Metrics

Module 6 – Accounting for Accounts Receivable

Module 7 – The Traffic Light System

Module 8 – Bad Debts

Module 9 – Debtors & VAT

Module 10 – Debtors Control Management – Best practices for financial stability

Module 11 – Top Debt Collection Tips

Annexures included:

Annexure A - Soft Reminder Letter of Demand

Annexure B - Formal Demand for Payment

Annexure C - Final Demand Pre-Legal