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What red flags can an aging report reveal?

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Answer

Aging can reveal concentration risk (one customer dominating overdue balances), a growing 90+ bucket (rising bad-debt risk), recurring small unresolved differences (disputes or short pays), credits sitting unapplied, and customers whose aging worsens over time (distress). These signals prompt credit review, dispute resolution, or provisioning.
Real-world example A steadily growing 90+ bucket for one customer signals financial distress, prompting a credit hold and closer monitoring.

Common follow-ups: What does concentration risk mean here? | How do unapplied credits distort aging?

Credit Control Collections & Bad Debts Cash Application
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