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What is a statement of account and how does it aid collections?

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A statement of account lists all of a customer's open invoices, credits, and the total owed as of a date. Sending it reminds customers of outstanding balances, surfaces disputes or missing invoices early, and gives collectors and customers a shared reference, prompting payment and reconciliation.
Real-world example A month-end statement prompts a customer to pay two overlooked invoices and query a third, speeding resolution.

Common follow-ups: How does a statement differ from an invoice? | Why send statements regularly?

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